Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bypass
verb
/ˈbaɪ.pæs/
Definition
To go around or avoid something, especially a physical obstacle or a problem.
Examples
- We decided to bypass the traffic by taking a side road.
- The new law allows companies to bypass certain regulations.
- She was able to bypass the usual procedures to get her application approved quickly.
Meaning
Bypass means to take an alternative route or to avoid something by using a different method.
Synonyms
- avoid
- detour
- circumvent
- elude
- skirt
