Route

/ɹʉːt/

The meaning and definition of Route, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A course or way which is traveled or passed.
    β€œThe route was used so much that it formed a rut.”
  2. A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.
    β€œHere is a map of our delivery routes.”
verb
  1. To direct or divert along a particular course.
    β€œAll incoming mail was routed through a single office.”
  2. To connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms circuit lu province

Origin

From Old French route.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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