- to take a circular (or circuitous) route
- to do a circuit
- (of a planet) to orbit
- (of a sailor) to circumnavigate
- to take a detour
- to bypass
Generated: This meaning refers to taking an indirect path rather than a direct one, often to avoid an obstacle or for other reasons.
We decided to take a detour to avoid the road construction.
Generated: This meaning implies completing a round trip or going around a specific area or route.
We are going to do a circuit of the park this afternoon.
Generated: This meaning describes the movement of celestial bodies around a larger body due to gravitational forces.
The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.
Generated: This meaning is used in the context of sailors or explorers traveling completely around something, usually the Earth or an island.
He dreams of circumnavigating the world.
Generated: This meaning is commonly used to indicate an alternative route taken to avoid obstacles or reach a destination indirectly.
We had to take a detour because of the traffic accident.
Generated: This meaning refers to avoiding a specific route or obstacle altogether, typically for convenience or efficiency.
We need to find a way to bypass the busy city center.