redirect

[ ree-di-rekt, -dahy- ]

/ ˌri dɪˈrɛkt, -daɪ- /

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verb (used with object)

to direct again.

to change the direction or focus of: He redirected the children's energies toward building a sand castle instead of throwing sand at each other.

adjective

Law. pertaining to the examination of a witness by the party calling him or her, after cross-examination.

Nearby words

redial, rediffusion, redingote, redintegrate, redintegration, redirect, rediscount, rediscount rate, rediscover, rediscovery, redistribute

Origin of redirect

First recorded in 1835–45; re- + direct

Related forms

re·di·rec·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for redirect

Then, without berating yourself, redirect your attention back to your practice.
Meditation Tips for the Easily Distracted|DailyBurn|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For a lot of Republicans, the likely coming failure of this effort will redirect them to the next presidential election.
The Best Republican Efforts Are Not Enough to Defund Obamacare|Michael Tomasky|August 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Moreover, the Ryan plan, which Romney endorses, would cut at least that amount but redirect the savings to reducing the deficit.
Mitt Romney’s Empty Obamacare-Repeal Rhetoric|John Avlon|June 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I marvel at her masterful manipulation of the media, and her ability to redirect the national debate with merely a tweet.
Don't Run Sarah!|Mark McKinnon|November 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST

It operates not to perpetuate the forces which produced it but to modify and redirect them.
Human Nature and Conduct|John Dewey
"One moment," said Badger, detaining Dr. Thornton for the redirect.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
Again we step in and redirect his impulse; we put on his baubles and strut for him.
The Joys of Being a Woman|Winifred Kirkland
The redirect examination went over the same ground, and Badger placed a Mr. Lovejoy on the stand.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
The original error has been retained, however the link has been adjusted to redirect the reader to the correct page.
The Brand|Therese Broderick

British Dictionary definitions for redirect

redirect

/ (ˌriːdɪˈrɛkt, ˌriːdaɪ-) /

verb (tr)

to direct (someone or something) to a different place or by a different route

Derived Forms

redirection, noun

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redirect

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redirect

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