Intermediate Travel & Transport

Detour

/ˈdiːtʊə(r)/ noun, verb

Meaning

A longer route taken to avoid something, or to divert along such a route.

हिंदी मेंचक्कर / वैकल्पिक मार्ग — किसी बाधा से बचने के लिए लिया गया लंबा रास्ता।

Example Sentences

“We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.”

मुख्य सड़क बंद होने की वजह से हमें एक वैकल्पिक मार्ग लेना पड़ा।

Good to Know

Synonyms
diversion, bypass
Antonyms
direct route

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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