1. to direct something into a new channel or different course
2. to focus energy, resources, or efforts in a new direction

Examples

• The city decided to rechannel the river to prevent flooding.
• Engineers will rechannel the water flow through new pipes.
• She learned to rechannel her anger into productive activities.
• The company plans to rechannel its marketing budget toward digital advertising.
• The therapist helped him rechannel his negative thoughts.
• They need to rechannel the stream away from the construction site.
• The organization will rechannel funds from administrative costs to direct services.