detour

simple noun17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.7

A detour that takes a lot of time or covers a long distance.

A detour that takes a lot of time or covers a long distance.

A detour that is short in time or distance.

A detour that is short in time or distance.

A detour that is short in time or distance.

A detour that is short in time or distance.

A detour that is short in time or distance.

A detour of a specific distance, such as five miles.

To choose to go a different or longer way to avoid a problem or to visit a place.

To choose to go a different or longer way to avoid a problem or to visit a place.

Used to say that a place is interesting enough to justify making a special journey to see it.

A sign placed to direct traffic along a detour.

The specific path or way to follow for a detour.

To take a different route to avoid an obstacle or area.

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

To make a special trip to a place that is not on your direct route.

A deviation from the usual or expected path or course of action.