Redirect — Definition & Meaning

What does redirect mean?

verb

To cause something to be sent or moved to a different place or route, especially a website or user to a different webpage. To divert or turn something in a different direction.

Example

"The website will redirect you to the login page if you're not logged in."

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Words that share this root

direct conduct manage regulate

What's another word for redirect?

divert reassign reroute transfer forward send

What's the opposite of redirect?

redirect block deny

Rhymes with redirect

direct infect intersect protect