This is the 13204th most frequent Russian word.
минуя
"Passing by" or "bypassing."
Here, 'минуя' indicates avoiding or passing by a specific place while moving through a larger area.
Мы прошли через парк, минуя детскую площадку.
We walked through the park, bypassing the children's playground.
In this sentence, 'минуя' implies skipping or omitting a step or a position in a hierarchy.
Она получила повышение, минуя должность менеджера.
She got promoted, skipping over the manager position.
The term 'минуя' is used here to describe their route choice, avoiding crowded areas.