redirect
Pronunciation: [riːˈdaɪrekt]
Word
Context: “internet”
(verb) to send someone or something to a different place or direction, usually online. When you click a link and it takes you to another webpage, that’s called redirecting.
Example
The website redirected me to a new page with more information.
Example
The link did not redirect me anywhere; it showed an error instead.
Example
Did the site successfully redirect you when you clicked the link?
Context: “guidance”
(verb) to change the course or focus of something, like a conversation or attention. If someone is talking about one thing and you help them talk about something else, you are redirecting the conversation.
Example
She managed to redirect the discussion to a more positive topic.
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He didn't redirect the argument, and it kept going in circles.
Example
How can we redirect this meeting to stay on track?
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