Redirect

/ˌriː.dɪˈrekt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
an act of diverting something to a different location or purpose.
The redirect of the traffic was necessary to avoid congestion on the main road.
verb
to direct (something) to a different place or purpose.
The IT department decided to redirect the website traffic to a more secure server.
to change the focus or direction of something.
She chose to redirect her efforts towards environmental conservation.
to send someone or something to a different address.
Please redirect your inquiries to the new contact email provided in the newsletter.

Etymology

From re- meaning 'again' + direct from Latin 'directus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

redirect traffic:
To guide or divert data or people to a different route or location.
redirect a call:
To transfer a phone call to another number.
redirect attention:
To shift someone's focus from one subject to another.

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Slang Meanings

To change one's plans unexpectedly.
We had to redirect our vacation plans because of the storm.
To distract someone from their current focus.
Stop trying to redirect me with those memes, I need to finish my work!