redirect — to change the direction or focus of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change the direction or focus of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːdəˈrekt/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to redirect my anger toward vegetables into love for broccoli, but I'm still a carrot rebel.
- The GPS kept trying to redirect us, but we stubbornly followed the scenic route to nowhere.
- The company decided to redirect their marketing budget to social media platforms.
redirect
VERB[/ˌriːdəˈrekt/]
to change the direction or focus of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'direct' (to guide straight), which itself comes from Latin 'dirigere' (to guide or point in a direction). The compound developed to mean 'to guide or point again in a different direction'.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + direct (from Latin dirigere, to guide or point straight). The prefix 're-' indicates repetition or reversal, while 'direct' conveys the action of guiding or aiming toward a specific direction.
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to redirect my anger toward vegetables into love for broccoli, but I'm still a carrot rebel.”
“The GPS kept trying to redirect us, but we stubbornly followed the scenic route to nowhere.”
“The company decided to redirect their marketing budget to social media platforms.”
“When I get stressed, I redirect my nervous energy into cleaning my room obsessively.”
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