redirect

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone or something) to go in a different direction.

  - "I will redirect the traffic to avoid the construction site."
  - "The manager redirected the employee's attention to the main issue."

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Synonyms

reorient

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with redirect
redeem , seem , dream , beam

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Variants

List of all variants of redirect that leads to same result
redirect , redirected , redirecting , redirection , redirections , redirects , redirect examination , redirect examinations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to lead back,' from the Old French word 'rediriger,' which is composed of 're-' (meaning 'back') and 'diriger' (meaning 'to lead').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'redirect' is also used in computer programming to refer to sending a request to a different URL or webpage.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers were sometimes given the order 'redirecto' to turn their shields and face the enemy from the opposite direction.

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Related Concepts

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1. reroute: A related term that means to change the route or direction of something, often used in reference to transportation systems.

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Culture

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In literature, 'redirect' is often used metaphorically to refer to changing the course of a conversation or argument. In art, it can be seen as a theme in works that depict characters or situations turning away from one path and choosing another.

How to Memorize "redirect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a detour sign on the road, guiding you to a different route.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'redirect' with the idea of changing direction or course.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-E-D-I-R-E-C-T: 'R'e-route, 'E'nd, 'D'ivert, 'I'nstead, 'R'oute, 'E'ffectively, 'C'hoose, 'T'urn

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