indirect route

Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words

A route that is not the most direct.

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  • Due to the landslide, we had to take an indirect route to the city.
  • The tour guide suggested an indirect route through the countryside, which was much more scenic.
  • Choosing an indirect route might add an extra hour to your travel time, but it avoids rush hour traffic.
  • Sometimes, an indirect route can lead to unexpected discoveries and adventures.
  • The old map showed a less traveled, more indirect route to the ancient ruins.
  • His explanation took an indirect route, making it difficult to understand his main point.
  • If you're not in a hurry, an indirect route by the coast offers beautiful views.
  • The software automatically calculates the fastest path, but you can manually select an indirect route.
  • They planned an indirect route to avoid the checkpoints on the main highway.
  • Although it was an indirect route, the journey through the forest was peaceful and refreshing.