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Bypass

BY-pas

/ˈbaɪˌpæs/

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Syllable breakdown

bypass

Dictionary meaning

A highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center.

Examples

  • You cannot bypass these rules!

Synonyms: beltway

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