reroute

/riˈrut/
verb
  1. To change the path or direction of something, especially traffic, mail, or data.
    • The network automatically reroutes data if a server goes down.
    • You can reroute your mail to your new address when you move.
    • The police decided to reroute traffic around the accident.
  2. To change the planned course or direction of a person or group.
    • The tour guide rerouted the group to see a hidden waterfall.
    • We rerouted our hike to avoid the flooded trail.
    • The airline had to reroute passengers because of the storm.
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