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redirect

Pronunciation: [riːˈdaɪrekt]

Word

Learn how to use redirect in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

He didn't redirect the argument, and it kept going in circles.

Example

How can we redirect this meeting to stay on track?

How to pronounce redirect

Pronunciation: [riːˈdaɪrekt]

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