Redirection often implies sudden or unplanned changes in movement or plans. The parade took a redirection due to the unforeseen construction work.
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Traffic Context
In a traffic context, 'redirection' can lead to delays or new routes. Listen to traffic updates in case of redirection to your usual route.
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Transfer of Resources
'Redirection' can be used when talking about reallocating resources or focus. The charity's redirection of funds to disaster relief was highly effective.