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detour in Persian

بیراهه birâhe

/ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/

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obsolete/dɪˈtʊə/

detour in Persian: بیراهه (birâhe), مسیر انحرافی (masir-e enherâfi). In English, detour means a diversion or deviation from one's original route.

Persian words for detour

diversion or deviation
بیراهه birâhe, مسیر انحرافی masir-e enherâfi

English meaning of detour

  1. noun A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
  2. noun A temporary alternative route available to motorists away from the usual route due to a closure for repairs, dealing with an accident, or some event rendering the usual route unusable.
  3. verb To make a detour.
  4. verb To direct or send on a detour.

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Questions about detour in Persian

What is the meaning of detour in Persian?
Detour in Persian is بیراهه (birâhe), مسیر انحرافی (masir-e enherâfi).
معنی detour چیست؟
Detour: بیراهه (birâhe), مسیر انحرافی (masir-e enherâfi).
What does detour mean in English?
Detour means a diversion or deviation from one's original route.

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