Associations to the word «Detour»

Wiktionary

DETOUR, noun. A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
DETOUR, verb. (intransitive) To make a detour.
DETOUR, verb. (transitive) To direct or send on a detour.

Dictionary definition

DETOUR, noun. A roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked).
DETOUR, verb. Travel via a detour.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke