Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌpæs/
noun a road or passage that avoids or goes around a particular place or area
A1 I had to take a bypass to avoid the traffic jam.
A2 The doctor recommended a bypass surgery to improve blood flow.
B1 The company implemented a bypass in the system to streamline the process.
B2 The bypass road was constructed to divert heavy traffic away from the city center.
C1 The political leader used his influence to create a bypass around the usual legislative process.
C2 The hacker found a way to bypass the security measures and access sensitive information.
verb to avoid or go around something
A1 I bypassed the long line by going through the express lane.
A2 She bypassed the security checkpoint by showing her VIP pass.
B1 The hikers bypassed the river by crossing over a sturdy bridge.
B2 The hacker was able to bypass the firewall and access sensitive information.
C1 The CEO bypassed the usual chain of command to make a direct decision.
C2 The athlete used advanced techniques to bypass the opponent's defense and score a goal.
formal The doctor recommended a bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.
informal I heard they're gonna do a bypass on his leg next week.
slang I can't believe he tried to bypass the line at the store.
figurative She always finds a way to bypass the rules and do things her own way.
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