What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
redirecting
Example
I'm sorry, but we need to redirect this shipment to our other warehouse. [redirect: verb]
Example
The website is redirecting me to a different page. [redirecting: present participle]
Example
Let's redirect the conversation back to the main topic. [redirect: verb]
rerouting
Example
Due to construction, we need to reroute the delivery truck to take a different road. [reroute: verb]
Example
The GPS is rerouting us to avoid the traffic jam. [rerouting: present participle]
Example
The city council is considering rerouting the river to prevent flooding. [rerouting: gerund]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rerouting is more commonly used than redirecting in everyday language, especially in transportation or logistics contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between redirecting and rerouting?
Both redirecting and rerouting are formal words that can be used in professional or technical contexts.
