BYPASS


Meaning of BYPASS in English

■ noun

1》 a road passing round a town to provide an alternative route for through traffic.

2》 a secondary channel, pipe, or connection to allow a flow when the main one is closed or blocked.

3》 a surgical operation to make an alternative passage to aid the circulation of blood.

■ verb go past or round.

↘provide (a town) with a ~.

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