detour

/ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/
noun
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Definition

1

a different road taken to avoid something

We took a detour because of road work.

2

a change in plan that makes something take longer

The meeting had a detour when they discussed budget issues.

Synonyms

alternate route diversion bypass

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