reroute

[ˌriːˈruːt]

reroute Definition

• 1. to change the route or direction of something, especially traffic or a package
• 2. to send something along a different route

Using reroute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reroute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police rerouted traffic around the accident.

• Example

  The airline had to reroute the flight due to bad weather.

• Example

  I need to reroute this package to a different address.

reroute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reroute

• redirect
• divert
• rechannel

Phrases with reroute

• reroute traffic

  to redirect the flow of vehicles from one road to another

  Example

  The construction work required rerouting traffic through a detour.

• reroute a package

  to send a package to a different destination than originally planned

  Example

  I had to reroute the package to my office instead of my home address.

• reroute phone calls

  to redirect incoming phone calls to a different number or location

  Example

  The receptionist rerouted the phone calls to the manager's cell phone while he was out of the office.

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Summary: reroute in Brief

The verb 'reroute' [ˌriːˈruːt] means to change the direction or route of something, such as traffic or a package. It can also mean to send something along a different path. Examples include 'The airline had to reroute the flight due to bad weather' and 'I need to reroute this package to a different address.' Other phrases include 'reroute traffic,' 'reroute a package,' and 'reroute phone calls.'