verb
Uncommon
redirect
Redirect (verb) means to send someone or something to a different destination or in a different direction. Example: “The airline redirected the flight to a nearby airport due to bad weather.”
verb
1
To send someone or something to a different destination or in a different direction.
"The airline redirected the flight to a nearby airport due to bad weather."
"Please redirect any complaints to customer service."
noun
1
A webpage or link that automatically sends visitors to a different address.
"The old URL has a redirect to the new site."
How to use redirect
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo point something (traffic, mail, a phone call, a web link) toward a new destination.
Common pairings
redirect traffic
set up a redirect
redirect a call
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Word forms
- Plural
- redirects
- Third person singular
- redirects
- Past tense
- redirected
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The airline _____ the flight to a nearby airport due to bad weather.
Etymology
From re- (\"again\") plus direct.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for redirect
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What does “redirect” mean?
The word “redirect” means to send someone or something to a different destination or in a different direction. In plain terms, to point something (traffic, mail, a phone call, a web link) toward a new destination.
How do you use “redirect” in a sentence?
Here is “redirect” used in a sentence: “The airline redirected the flight to a nearby airport due to bad weather.”
What is another word for “redirect”?
Words with a similar meaning to “redirect” include reorient and redirect examination.
What part of speech is “redirect”?
Depending on how it is used, “redirect” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “redirect” a common word?
“Redirect” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “redirect” have?
“Redirect” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to send someone or something to a different destination or in a different direction.
