bypass
1. by.pass \'bi--.pas\ n 1: a passage to one side; esp : a deflected route usu. around a tow n 2a: a channel carrying a fluid around a part and back to the main stream 2b: SHUNT 2. bypass vt 1a: to avoid by means of a bypass 1b: to cause to follow a bypass 2a: to neglect or ignore usu. intentionally 2b: CIRCUMVENT