Bypass (Noun)
Meaning 1
A conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A surgically created shunt (usually around a damaged part).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Meaning 3
A highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new bypass was constructed to reduce congestion in the city center and alleviate traffic problems.
- Drivers taking the bypass around the city will shave off at least 30 minutes from their journey.
- To avoid rush hour traffic, take the bypass that goes around the north side of the city.
- Construction on the bypass has been ongoing for several years, causing frustration among commuters.
- The city planners proposed a new bypass to reroute trucks and other heavy vehicles away from residential areas.