re·route
| \ (ˌ)rē-ˈrüt
, -ˈrau̇t \
, -ˈrau̇t \
rerouted; rerouting
Definition of reroute
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: to send or direct (something) on or along a different route
rerouting flights/traffic Bypassing roads, of course, was a prime consideration in rerouting the trail …— Paul Dunphy automatically reroutes incoming calls
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“Reroute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reroute. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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reroute
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English Language Learners Definition of reroute
: to change the normal route of (something)
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The first known use of reroute was in 1869
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