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detour

Definition

  • noun: the act of going or traveling to a place along a way that is different from the usual or planned way
  • noun: a deviation from a direct course or the usual procedure
  • verb: to go along a way that is different from and usually longer than the usual or planned way
  • verb: to proceed by a detour
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: turning, circuit

Examples

  • After teaching for many years, he 'made a brief detour' into professional cooking. [=he worked as a cook for a short period of time]

  • After teaching for many years, he briefly 'detoured into' professional cooking.

  • After a number of unexpected 'detours', we finally arrived at our destination.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They're firing flares. They want reinforcements from Gas Town and the Bullet Farm. What is this?? Backup? Decoy?? It's a detour. Eyes right! Buzzards!!! Buzzards right!! Eyes on! Eyes on!! Should we turn around and (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road