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router

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹaʊtɝ// router

n. a small box that connects your computers and phones to the internet. It sends information from the internet cable to your devices using Wi-Fi or wires.

n. a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. It typically connects a local area network to the internet and manages traffic between connected devices.


SIMPLE

I need to restart the router because the internet is slow.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician placed the router in the center of the house to ensure every room had a strong Wi-Fi signal.

COMPLEX

While most home users rely on a single wireless router, large office buildings require a mesh network of multiple access points to maintain a stable connection across several floors.

Etymology 1

From route + -er.

Etymology 2

From rout + -er.

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