detour

• Substantiv, das einen längeren oder alternativen Weg bezeichnet, der genutzt wird, um ein Hindernis, eine Straßensperrung oder einen Stau zu umgehen.

A noun referring to a longer or alternative route taken to avoid an obstacle, road closure, or traffic congestion.

1. Alternative routeB1formal

   A longer or different route taken to avoid an obstacle or to reach a destination.

   Umleitung

   • We had to take a detour because of the road construction.
   • The driver followed the detour signs through the countryside.
   • A fallen tree forced a detour on the main highway.

   Synonymebypassdeviationdiversionroundabout way

2. Deviation from planB2informal

   A temporary change from the usual or planned path, often due to unexpected circumstances.

   Abweichung vom Plan

   • The project took a detour when the client changed the requirements.
   • Our vacation plans took a detour after the flight was canceled.
   • His career took a detour into teaching before returning to law.

   Synonymedeparturedeviationdivergencediversion

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen längeren oder alternativen Weg zu wählen oder zu nehmen, meist um ein Hindernis oder eine Verzögerung zu umgehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking or following a longer or alternative route, typically to avoid an obstacle or delay.

1. Take a different routeB1formal

   To go around an obstacle or blockage by using an alternative path.

   Umleitung fahren

   • We had to detour around the construction site.
   • The driver detoured through the countryside to avoid traffic.
   • They detoured the parade route due to the storm.

   Synonymebypasscircumventdeviatego around

2. Avoid a topic or issueB2informal

   To avoid dealing with a subject directly.

   Ausweichen

   • He detoured around the sensitive topic during the interview.
   • She detoured the question by changing the subject.
   • The politician detoured the issue by talking about other matters.

   Synonymeavoidbypasscircumventdodgeevadesidestepskirt

   Antonymeaddressconfrontface