Detoured

The past tense of 'detour', referring to the act of taking an alternate route or course because the usual path is blocked or impassable. This term can also apply metaphorically to describe changing plans or redirecting one's actions or thoughts to avoid obstacles.

Detoured meaning with examples

• Due to the road construction on Main Street, we were Detoured to a side street, where we discovered a lovely café we had never seen before.
• The team had originally planned to launch their product in April, but they Detoured into a comprehensive market study after receiving unexpected feedback from focus groups.
• After the storm, several neighborhoods were still flooded, forcing emergency vehicles to be Detoured from the main highways to ensure they reached those in need.
• When her planned vacation fell through, Laura Detoured her emotions by exploring local attractions she had overlooked in her own city.
• The hiker was Detoured by a fallen tree in the trail, prompting him to seek a new path up the mountain that offered different scenic views.