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