bypass
UK: ˈbaɪpɑːs | US: ˈbaɪpæs
n. a secondary passage or route avoiding a main path or obstruction
vt. to avoid or circumvent (an obstacle, rule, or procedure)
The word "bypass" originated in the 19th century, combining "by" (from Old English "bī," meaning "near" or "secondary") and "pass" (from Old French "passer," meaning "to go through"). It originally described a road built to divert traffic around a town or obstacle. Over time, its meaning expanded metaphorically to include circumventing rules or procedures in non-physical contexts.
The surgeon performed a coronary bypass to restore blood flow.
The new highway bypasses the city center to reduce congestion.
He tried to bypass the security system but failed.
The committee voted to bypass the standard approval process.
A river bypass was constructed to prevent flooding in the town.