redirect
word
Definition
To send someone or something to a different place, direction, or purpose than originally planned. Often used for changing the destination of a person, a message, traffic, or a website.
Usage & Nuances
Common in technology (websites, emails), customer service, and traffic. Used as a verb: 'redirect someone to...'. Often confused with 'forward' (for emails/messages); 'redirect' means changing the route or destination, while 'forward' means sending along the same path.
Example Sentences
The website will redirect you to the login page.
basic
Please redirect all emails to my new address.
basic
The police had to redirect traffic because of the accident.
basic
If you call after hours, the system will automatically redirect your call to voicemail.
natural
Let me redirect you to someone who can better answer your question.
natural
My job was to redirect negative comments into positive discussions.
natural