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indirect route
[ɪn.dəˈrɛkt ruːt]
noun
pl: indirect routes
rota indireta
1.
A path or way of travel that does not go directly to the destination; a course that involves detours or longer distances
We took an indirect route to avoid the traffic on the highway.
Pegamos uma rota indireta para evitar o trânsito na rodovia.
2.
A method or approach that is not straightforward or direct
He used an indirect route to achieve his goals by networking first.
Ele usou uma rota indireta para alcançar seus objetivos através de networking primeiro.
Synonyms
roundabout route
circuitous route
detour
longer route
winding path
Antonyms
direct route
straight path
shortest route
shortest way
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rota indireta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rota indireta
Common in business and navigation contexts
Portugal
percurso indireto
More formal alternative; percurso is commonly used for routes
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the long way around
go around the houses
beat around the bush
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