reroute

[ˌriːˈruːt]

reroute Definition

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

Phrases with reroute

  • to redirect the flow of vehicles from one road to another

    Example

    The construction work required rerouting traffic through a detour.

  • 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.'

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