Synonyms of redirect

redirect

verb

ˌrē-də-ˈrekt 

as in to turn

to change the course or direction of (something)

upon hearing the noise, he redirected his gaze to the window

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turn
• swing
• divert
• deflect
• whip
• shift
• veer
• move
• wheel
• avert
• switch
• deviate
• shunt
• whirl
• swivel
• transfer
• rechannel
• sidetrack
• reverse
• swerve
• sway
• curve
• turn back
• twist
• bend
• zigzag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redirect

This will allow the plant to redirect its energy from unwanted growth, such as leggy stems, toward developing a stronger root system and a healthier, fuller plant. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026

Building a real community The North Node’s move into Aquarius (July 26) collectively redirects us toward collaboration, community and shared progress. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

All this because the state hasn’t mustered the political will to stand up to the gas industry and redirect these wasteful investments towards modern, clean and cost-effective alternatives. —Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026

The Nevada County sheriff’s Search and Rescue team had been working on a separate missing person case in Placer County but were redirected to the avalanche, about 10 miles west of Truckee. —Daniel Hunt january 5, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026