What does detour mean?
A route or path that is different from the usual one, especially one that is taken because the usual one is closed or blocked. To take a different route or path, especially one that is not the usual one.
Example
"The road was closed due to an accident, so we had to take a detour to get to our destination."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.