1. a road that goes around a town or city to avoid traffic
2. a medical procedure that creates an alternate route for blood flow around a blocked artery
Usage: medical

1. to go around or avoid something
2. to ignore or skip over someone or something in a process

Examples

• The new bypass will reduce traffic through downtown.
• He had a heart bypass surgery last month.
• We decided to bypass the crowded highway.
• The manager tried to bypass the usual approval process.
• The river bypass channels water around the dam.
• She felt hurt when her boss bypassed her for the promotion.