Antonyms for by-pass

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : bahy-pas, -pahs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbaɪˌpæs, -ˌpɑs

Definition of by-pass

Origin : also by-pass, 1848, of certain pipes in a gasworks, from by + pass (n.). First used 1922 for "road for the relief of congestion;" figurative sense is from 1928. The heart operation was first so called 1957.

As in circumvention : noun escape
As in detour : noun indirect course
As in neglect : verb fail to do; forget
As in omit : verb exclude, forget
As in parry : verb ward off, circumvent
As in avoid : verb refrain or stay away from; prevent
As in round : verb turn; encircle
As in shirk : verb avoid, get out of responsibility
As in sidestep : verb dodge
As in skirt : verb avoid; get around
As in skulk : verb lurk; shirk
As in blink : verb ignore
As in bypass : verb avoid
As in circumnavigate : verb go around
As in circumvent : verb fool, mislead
As in decline : verb say no
As in evade : verb get away from

Example sentences :

We dare not try to by-pass it if we would follow on in this holy pursuit.
Extract from : « The Pursuit of God » by A. W. Tozer

Hunter could by-pass a probe inspection at a regular metro-entry.
Extract from : « The Cartels Jungle » by Irving E. Cox, Jr.

The merchants were particularly opposed to the desire of the Virginians to by-pass them and trade with foreign nations directly.
Extract from : « Virginia Under Charles I And Cromwell, 1625-1660 » by Wilcomb E. Washburn

There is a by-pass to prevent the flame from going out completely, and the size of this can be adjusted by the screw (S).
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 3 » by Various

Suppose it became necessary to by-pass the checkpoint and return directly to Earth?
Extract from : « The Status Civilization » by Robert Sheckley

To do this a by-pass was taken from the sewer a short distance before reaching the site of the tanks.
Extract from : « ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico » by George Robert Graham Conway

But what happens when some really bright overlord decides to by-pass his local enemies?
Extract from : « Victory » by Lester del Rey

"We're having trouble with the by-pass lines to the generators," replied Astro.
Extract from : « Treachery in Outer Space » by Carey Rockwell and Louis Glanzman

You know that by-pass feeder you said wouldn't hold a pressure of more than D-18 rate?
Extract from : « Treachery in Outer Space » by Carey Rockwell and Louis Glanzman

The size of the flow through the by-pass is controlled by a screw adjustment.
Extract from : « The Romance of Modern Mechanism » by Archibald Williams

Synonyms for by-pass

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