reroute

verb
UK: /ˌriːˈruːt/
US: /ˌriːˈraʊt/

  1. To send something or someone along a different route than originally planned.

    1. We had to reroute the car because of the flood.
    2. Due to the accident, traffic was rerouted through the side streets so the highway could be cleared.

  2. To change the route of something, especially traffic or services, because of a problem.

    1. They will reroute the train after the storm.
    2. The airline had to reroute several flights due to the severe weather conditions at the destination airport.

Synonyms

divert detour redirect
reroute noun

  1. A new route that is used because the usual one is blocked or not available.

    1. There is a reroute because of an accident.
    2. The construction forced a reroute, adding 15 minutes to my usual commute to work every morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reroute" in English means: To send something or someone along a different route than originally planned., To change the route of something, especially traffic or services, because of a problem..

The phonetic transcription of "reroute" is /ˌriːˈruːt/ in British English and /ˌriːˈraʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reroute": divert, detour, redirect.

Example usage of "reroute": "We had to reroute the car because of the flood.". More examples on the page.