1route 
/ˈru:t, ˈraʊt/ noun
plural routes /ˈru:t, ˈraʊt/ noun [count] 1 a : a way to get from one place to another place
▪ We didn't know what route to take/follow. ▪ an escape route in case of fire ▪ a parade route ▪ We took the scenic route. [=a way that is not the fastest way but that has beautiful scenery]
b : a way that someone or something regularly travels along
▪ a major bird migratory route ▪ a bus/truck route ▪ a mail route ▪ (US) She has a paper route. [=(Brit) paper round; a job of delivering newspapers to the same places every day] 2 : a way of achieving or doing something
▪ the route [=road] to success ▪ You could take a different route and still arrive at the same conclusion. ▪ I decided to go/take the traditional route [=do the traditional thing] and have a big wedding. 3 US : a usually minor highway
▪ Take Route 2 into town. ▪ We live on a rural route.
▪ We didn't know what route to take/follow. ▪ an escape route in case of fire ▪ a parade route ▪ We took the scenic route. [=a way that is not the fastest way but that has beautiful scenery]
b : a way that someone or something regularly travels along
▪ a major bird migratory route ▪ a bus/truck route ▪ a mail route ▪ (US) She has a paper route. [=(Brit) paper round; a job of delivering newspapers to the same places every day]
▪ the route [=road] to success ▪ You could take a different route and still arrive at the same conclusion. ▪ I decided to go/take the traditional route [=do the traditional thing] and have a big wedding.
▪ Take Route 2 into town. ▪ We live on a rural route.
