Bypass (Verb)
Meaning
Avoid something unpleasant or laborious; "You cannot bypass these rules!".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company tried to bypass the regulations by outsourcing the work abroad.
- She attempted to bypass her manager and go straight to the CEO with her complaints.
- You can't bypass the security check at the airport, it's compulsory for all passengers.
- He tried to bypass the queue by pretending to know someone already inside the club.
- To bypass the traffic jam, we took a detour through the side roads and reached our destination on time.