verb🔗ShareTo direct or divert along a particular course."All incoming mail was routed through a single office."directionwayactioncommunicationsystemtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet."The IT department routed the new school network to the existing library network, allowing students to access research databases from anywhere on campus. "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationelectronicssignalservicesystemdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo send (information) through a router."The IT department routed all email traffic through the new spam filter. "technologycomputingcommunicationinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(chiefly in combination) assigned a route"Here are a few options, progressing from simpler to slightly more nuanced: The routed delivery truck followed its assigned streets. The routed school bus picked up children along its designated path. " wayvehicledirectionsystemtraffictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a noise; roar; bellow; snort."The angry bull routed loudly in the pen, shaking its head and pawing the ground. "soundanimalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo snore, especially loudly."My grandpa routed loudly all night, so no one got much sleep. "soundphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo belch."After drinking the fizzy soda, the baby routed loudly, surprising his mother. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo howl as the wind; make a roaring noise."The wind routed through the trees outside my window, keeping me awake all night. "soundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo beat; strike; assail with blows."The angry student was routed by the teacher's harsh words. "actionsportmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat."The soccer team was routed in the final game, losing 5-0. "militarywaractionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo retreat from a confrontation in disorder."The team was completely routed after their star player got injured, scattering in confusion as the other team scored again and again. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assemble in a crowd, whether orderly or disorderly; to collect in company."The graduating students routed in the school's auditorium before the ceremony began. "groupactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo search or root in the ground, like a pig."The pig happily routed in the mud for acorns. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo scoop out with a gouge or other tool; to furrow."The carpenter routed a shallow groove along the edge of the wooden board to hold the glass panel. "utensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use a router in woodworking."My dad routed the edge of the wooden table to make it smooth and rounded. "technicalworkmachineutensilbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDecisively beaten or defeated"The chess player was routed in just fifteen moves. "militarysportwargameoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading