Meaning of the word redirect in English

What does redirect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

redirect

US /ˌriː.daɪˈrekt/
UK /ˌriː.daɪˈrekt/

Verb

to change the direction or destination of something

Example:
The police had to redirect traffic due to the accident.
Can you redirect my calls to my mobile phone?

Noun

an act of changing the direction or destination of something

Example:
The website implemented a redirect to the new page.
The sudden redirect of the river caused flooding.