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Bypass

/bˈaɪˌpæs/
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(noun) A road that passes around something, such as a residential area or business district.

Let's bypass the protection circuit.
It's no good trying to bypass the problem.
CEFR Practice Quiz
They built a new road to ____ the city center and reduce traffic.

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