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What Does Detour Mean?

Verb

  • To take a different path instead of the usual one.

Noun

  • A way to go around something when the usual path is blocked or closed.
  • A longer way to reach a destination because of a problem on the road.

Noun

  • A different way to go when the usual path is blocked or not available.
  • A change in the usual route to avoid something.

Detour — Full Explanation

A detour is when you can't go the usual way to a place, so you take another path. It's like if there's a big truck in the road, and you have to go a different way to get to your friend's house.

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Detour Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
विकल्प

Vikalp

घुमावदार रास्ता

Ghumavdar Rasta

विकल्प मार्ग

Vikalp Marg

kannada
ಮಾರ್ಗ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ (Mārga badalāvaṇe)

Marga badalavane

ಮಾರ್ಗ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ (Mārga badalāvaṇe)

Marga badalavane

ಮಾರ್ಗ ಬದಲಾಯಿಸು (Mārga badalāyisu)

Marga badalayisu

bengali
বিকল্প

bikalpo

বিকল্প পথ

bikalpo poth

অন্য রাস্তা

onnya rastaa

spanish
desvío

des-ví-o

desvío

des-ví-o

ruta alternativa

ru-ta al-ter-na-ti-va

Frequently Asked Questions About Detour

What does 'detour' mean?
A 'detour' is a way to go around something, like when a road is closed and you have to take a different path to get to your destination.
How do you pronounce 'detour'?
You say 'detour' like this: dee-tor.
What is the origin of the word 'detour'?
The word 'detour' comes from the French word 'détourner', which means to turn aside.
What is the meaning of 'detour' in Hindi?
The word 'detour' in Hindi is 'विकल्प मार्ग' (Vikalp Mārga).