verb
- taking a different route to avoid something or reach a destination
Usage: present participle of detour
Examples
- We are detouring around the construction zone.
- The GPS is detouring us through side streets.
- Traffic is detouring onto Highway 5 due to the accident.
- The hikers are detouring around the flooded trail.
- The delivery truck is detouring to avoid the parade route.
- They’re detouring through downtown to see the festival.