route
From Middle English 'rute', borrowed from Old French 'rout', of uncertain origin.
NOUN
(1)
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A way or course taken to get from one place to another. It refers to the specific path or direction that is followed, whether for travel, communication, or other purposes.
Regular
| plural |
|---|
| routes |
- The shortest route to the city center is through the park. — This sentence shows a direct path for travel.
- We planned our route carefully before starting the road trip. — This sentence emphasizes the planning of a journey's course.
- What's the best route for data to take across the network? — This shows a more technical usage, like in computer networking.
VERB
(1)
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指示する
common
/
案内する
common
/
ルートを決める
untranslatable
(This phrase captures the meaning of routing but is not a single verb.)
To direct or send something or someone along a specific path or course; to determine the way in which something should travel or be delivered. This can apply to people, vehicles, information, or goods.
Regular
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| routed | routing |
- The dispatcher will route the next available taxi to your location. — This example shows directing a vehicle.
- All incoming calls are routed through the main switchboard. — This illustrates directing information or calls.
- It's important to properly route your packages for efficient delivery. — This emphasizes directing goods.
- The GPS system helped us route around the traffic jam. — This shows using a system to find an alternative path.