Antonyms for by-passed

Grammar : Verb

Spell : bahy-pas, -pahs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbaɪˌpæs, -ˌpɑs

Definition of by-passed

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 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 :

The huge basin of the Amazon had been by-passed and ignored by man, and quite possibly would be in the future as well.
Extract from : « Where I Wasn't Going » by Walt Richmond

Vulthor Tharn; it'd hurt the old fellow's feelings if I by-passed him and went to one of his subordinates.
Extract from : « Time Crime » by H. Beam Piper

Synonyms for by-passed

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