[ˈdiːtɔː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way
(e.g: he had made a detour to a cafe)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century (as a noun): from French détour ‘change of direction’, from détourner ‘turn away’

[ˈdiːtɔː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- take a long or roundabout route
(e.g: he detoured around the walls)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century (as a noun): from French détour ‘change of direction’, from détourner ‘turn away’