Pronunciation: /rut/
noun a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
A1 I followed the route marked on the map.
A2 The bus driver took a different route to avoid traffic.
B1 The hiking route through the mountains was challenging but rewarding.
B2 The delivery truck driver had to plan the most efficient route to make all the stops on time.
C1 The airline pilot had to change the flight route due to bad weather conditions.
C2 The navigator plotted the course using multiple routes to reach the destination.
verb to plan or determine a route for travel
A1 I route the mail to different departments in the office.
A2 She routes the buses to different locations in the city.
B1 The GPS routed us through the scenic route to avoid traffic.
B2 The company decided to route all customer inquiries through a centralized call center.
C1 The airline pilot had to route the plane around a storm to ensure passenger safety.
C2 The military strategist carefully routed the troops to outmaneuver the enemy forces.
adjective used to describe something related to a particular route
A1 The route map showed the way to the train station.
A2 She followed the route instructions to reach the museum.
B1 The GPS suggested an alternative route to avoid traffic congestion.
B2 The scenic route through the mountains was breathtaking.
C1 The expedition team planned a challenging route to the summit.
C2 The pilot navigated the aircraft along a predetermined route to the destination.
preposition used to indicate the direction or location of a route
A1 I walked along the route to the park.
A2 She followed the route on the map to reach the museum.
B1 The bus driver took a different route to avoid traffic.
B2 The hikers decided to take a longer route to see more scenery.
C1 The pilot charted a new route to avoid bad weather.
C2 The explorer mapped out a route through the jungle using GPS technology.
formal The new highway route will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities.
informal Let's take the scenic route to the beach instead of the highway.
slang I know a shortcut route that will get us there faster.
figurative She took a different route in her career and ended up finding success in a new industry.
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