redirect

/ˌriːdɪˈrɛkt/
noun
  1. An instance of sending something to a different place, especially a change in a web address.
    • The redirect caused a slight delay in loading the page.
    • The website uses a redirect to send visitors to the new homepage.
    • I set up a redirect from my old blog to the new one.
verb
  1. To change the direction or course of something.
    • The police officer redirected traffic after the accident.
    • We need to redirect the water flow to prevent flooding.
    • She redirected the conversation to a safer topic.
  2. To send someone or something to a different place or person.
    • The website automatically redirects users to the updated page.
    • The receptionist redirected my call to the manager.
    • Please redirect your mail to your new address.
  3. To use something (like resources or energy) for a different purpose.
    • He redirected his anger into a productive workout.
    • The company redirected funds to research and development.
    • We should redirect our efforts toward solving the main problem.
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