redirect

[ ree-di-rekt, -dahy- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to direct again.
2. to change the direction or focus of:

   He redirected the children's energies toward building a sand castle instead of throwing sand at each other.

adjective

1. Law. pertaining to the examination of a witness by the party who called them, after cross-examination.

redirect

/ ˌriːdaɪ-; ˌriːdɪˈrɛkt /

verb

1. to direct (someone or something) to a different place or by a different route

Derived Forms

• ˌrediˈrection, noun

Other Words From

• redi·rection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of redirect¹

First recorded in 1835–45; re- + direct

Example Sentences

Brazil already produces around 85% of the world's ethanol and they produce it from sugar, but instead of having to grow more sugar for ethanol we could redirect the sugar from diets instead.

From Salon

Ukrainian leaders had hinted that they hoped the incursion would force Moscow to redirect some of its forces from eastern Ukraine, slowing the Russian advance there.

From BBC

During the 2024 campaign, Stephen Miller, Trump’s top immigration adviser, told The Times that money could be redirected from the military budget to build facilities to hold people awaiting deportation.

From New York Times

Congress has granted presidents broad power to declare national emergencies at their discretion, unlocking standby powers that include redirecting funds lawmakers had appropriated for other purposes.

From New York Times

The government says the policy will redirect students to regional towns and universities that need them, instead of overcrowded big cities.

From BBC

Related Words

• change
• convert
• move
• return
• shift
• swing
• switch
• transform
• twist