Meaning & use
router
A device that directs data between computer networks, commonly used to connect devices to the internet.
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We had to restart the router after losing our internet connection.
The technician installed a new router to improve wireless coverage in the office.
A note on using this word
Router also names an unrelated woodworking tool used to hollow out material, often pronounced differently in British English.
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