bypass
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bypasses · bypassing · bypassed
Sense 1
A road that passes around something, such as a residential area or business district.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A replacement road for obsolete road that is no longer in use because devastating natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To ignore the usual channels or procedures.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bypass” mean?
A road that passes around something, such as a residential area or business district.
Is “bypass” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.