- a roundabout or circuitous way or course, especially one used temporarily when the main route is closed.
- an indirect or roundabout procedure, path, etc.
- to make a detour; go by way of a detour.
- to cause to make a detour.
- to make a detour around: We detoured Birmingham.
- a deviation from a direct, usually shorter route or course of action
- to deviate or cause to deviate from a direct route or course of action
