detour through

Frequency: 6.23.4 per million words

To take a longer route that passes through a particular area.

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Examples (10)

  • We had to make a lengthy detour through the backstreets.
  • Let's take a scenic detour through the mountains on our way home.
  • A road closure forced a long detour through the city center.
  • The GPS suggested a quick detour through a series of small villages.
  • Our cycling trip included a planned detour through the national park.
  • To avoid the parade, the bus route will make a detour through the suburbs.
  • The journey was longer because of an unexpected detour through the countryside.
  • Making a detour through the old town is definitely worth the extra time.
  • He enjoyed the spontaneous detour through the forest.
  • I'd rather not make a detour through the industrial area at night.