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   by·pass

   /ˈbīˌpas/

   noun

   • 1. a road passing around a town or its center to provide an alternative route for through traffic.
   • 2. a secondary channel, pipe, or connection to allow a flow when the main one is closed or blocked.
   • 3. the alternative channel created during a bypass operation: "I had a bypass last year so have been building up my strength"
   • ▪ a surgical operation in which an alternative channel is created, especially to improve blood flow to the heart when a coronary artery is blocked: "my granddad is well into his eighties and had a bypass"

   verb

   • 1. go past or around: "bypass the farm and continue to the road" Similar go aroundgo pastmake a detour aroundpass aroundavoidkeep out ofdon't go near
   • ▪ provide (a town) with a route diverting traffic from its center: "the town has been bypassed"
   • ▪ avoid or circumvent (an obstacle or problem): "a manager might bypass formal channels of communication" Similar avoidevadedodgeescapeeludecircumventget aroundskirt (around)find a way aroundgive a wide berth tosidestepsteer clear ofget out ofshirkinformal:duck

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBYPASS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BYPASS meaning: 1. to avoid something by going around it: 2. to ignore a rule or official authority: 3. a medical…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBYPASS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   BYPASS definition: 1. a road that goes around a town and not through it 2. a medical operation to make blood flow…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › bypassExamples of 'Bypass' in a Sentence - Merriam-Webster

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   Mar 15, 2023 · 'Bypass' in a sentence: The bridge is being rebuilt so we'll have to take the bypass.

5. www.ieltslounge.com › byepass-or-bypassByepass or Bypass - Which is Correct? - IELTS Lounge

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   Mar 4, 2024 · As a noun, “bypass” refers to a road or passage that diverts traffic away from a congested area. For instance, the new bypass constructed around the city has significantly reduced traffic congestion in the downtown area. As a verb, “bypass” means to avoid or go around something.

6. www.etymonline.com › word › bypassbypass | Etymology of bypass by etymonline

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   Oct 15, 2021 · bypass (n.) also by-pass , 1848, "small pipe passing around a valve in a gasworks" (for a pilot light, etc.), from the verbal phrase; see by + pass (v.). First used 1922 for "road for the relief of congestion;" figurative sense is from 1928.

7. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-bypass-surgery-3157263Different Types of Bypass Surgery - Verywell Health

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   Apr 26, 2024 · There are multiple types of bypass surgeries. This is a generic term used to describe a surgery that reroutes a part of the body to bypass a different area of the body. These surgeries are usually vascular in nature, meaning a blood vessel needs to be rerouted for the health of the patient.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 322443Heart bypass surgery: Procedure, recovery time, and risks

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   Oct 4, 2023 · Heart bypass surgery is a relatively safe and effective procedure that reduces the risk of heart attack and death. The procedure might also ease symptoms of coronary artery disease, such...

9. www.nerdwallet.com › article › investingWhat Is a Bypass Trust? How It Works in an Estate Plan

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   Feb 27, 2023 · A bypass trust is an estate planning tool for married couples. A surviving spouse gets access to the trust assets; designated beneficiaries later inherit them.