noun

detour

detour, diversion

We had to take a detour due to road construction.

We had to take a detour due to road construction.

His career took an unexpected detour.

His career took an unexpected detour.

to take a detour to take a detour We had to take a detour.

Synonyms: diversion, alternate route

From French 'détour', from 'détourner' (to turn away). 'des-' (away) + 'tourner' (to turn).

Think of it as taking a different 'tour' or route than planned.

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