redirection

[ree-di-rek-shuhn, ree-dahy-] / ˌri dɪˈrɛk ʃən, ˌri daɪ- /

NOUN

change of focus, goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diversion pivot pivoting reallocation reassignment rechanneling refocusing reorienting repointing retasking transition

STRONG

conversion realignment reframing sublimation transfer transitioning

WEAK

deflection distraction rerouting sidetracking veering

Antonyms

WEAK

continuation digging in maintenance persistence remaining stagnation zeroing in

Example Sentences

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redirection

He argues tariffs and redirection of trade may cut into companies’ excess cash, threatening the dividend/buyback driver.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026

Putting it on hold will allow for the redirection of efforts and resources towards the construction of the base near the strategic south lunar pole, Isaacman explained, which was already a goal.

From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026

Time for the professionals if the U.S. foreign policy redirection is to become a lasting legacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026

"I was wrong. No amount of redirection is ever enough."

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

His lists had stuff crossed out and then arrows and all sorts of redirection to bubbles of messy thought.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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