verb

reroute

ree-ROOT

Reroute (verb) means to send something or someone along a different path than originally planned. Example: “The airline rerouted the flight to avoid the storm.”

verb

To send something or someone along a different path than originally planned.

"The airline rerouted the flight to avoid the storm."

"Traffic was rerouted around the accident site."

How to use reroute

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo redirect something onto a new path.

Common pairings

reroute traffic reroute a flight reroute a shipment

Word forms

rerouted past tense, reroutes plural, reroutes singular

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The airline _____ the flight to avoid the storm.

Etymology

From re- ("again") plus route.

Rhymes for reroute

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reroute” mean?

The word “reroute” means to send something or someone along a different path than originally planned. In plain terms, to redirect something onto a new path.

How do you pronounce “reroute”?

“Reroute” is pronounced ree-ROOT (/ɹiˈɹut/ in IPA).

How do you use “reroute” in a sentence?

Here is “reroute” used in a sentence: “The airline rerouted the flight to avoid the storm.”

What part of speech is “reroute”?

“Reroute” is a verb.