verb
- past tense of detour; took or caused to take an alternative route to avoid an obstruction or for a specific purpose
Examples
- We detoured around the construction site on Main Street.
- The GPS detoured us through the residential area to avoid traffic.
- They detoured through the scenic route to enjoy the mountain views.
- The bus detoured due to the parade blocking downtown streets.
- She detoured to the coffee shop before heading to work.
- The delivery truck detoured around the fallen tree.