Detour — synonyms, definition

1. detour (Noun)

alteration branch by-pass by-way circuit course deviation direction divergence diversion itinerary path road roundabout way route wandering way

detour (Noun) — A roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked).

road route

2. detour (Verb)

by-pass circumnavigate circumvent sidestep skirt

detour (Verb) — Travel via a detour.

deviate divert