Bypass

Bypass can have several meanings. It always means: going round something in order to avoid it.

Bypass can also mean:

• Bypass (computing), in computing, avoiding security features in hacking, or changing what one does in troubleshooting
• Bypass (effect), in effects units, a switch that allows sound processing to be "turned off" to get a "dry", unprocessed sound output
• Bypass (road), road or highway that goes round a town or village
• Bypass (surgical), creating an alternate route for blood flow or food (e.g. a heart bypass)
  • Bypass surgery, specific types of surgical bypass
• Bypass (telecommunications) can mean many things
• Bypass (valve), in diving, a valve in rebreathers to bypass the flow rate control valve
• Bypass duct, passage in turbofan aircraft engines that allows airflow to bypass the engine core
• Bleach bypass, in film processing, an optical effect reducing saturation, increasing contrast, and giving a pastel look