route

²route

verb

rout·edrout·ing

Definition of ROUTE

transitive verb

1

: to send by a selected route : direct <was routed along the scenic shore road>

2

: to divert in a specified direction

Examples of ROUTE

1. Traffic was routed around the accident.
2. When the doctor is out, his calls are routed to his answering service.

First Known Use of ROUTE

1832

Related to ROUTE

Synonyms: conduct, direct, guide, marshal (also marshall), pilot, lead, show, steer, usher

Antonyms: follow, trail

Related Words: precede; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see; control, manage

Near Antonyms: dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgate

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