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   di·vert

   /dəˈvərt/

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another: "a scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land" Similar rerouteredirectchange the course ofdraw awayturn asidehead offdeflectaverttransferchannel
   • ▪ (of a vehicle or person) change course: "an aircraft has diverted and will be with you shortly"
   • ▪ reallocate (something, especially money or resources) to a different purpose: "more of their advertising budget was diverted into promotions"
   • 2. draw (the attention) of someone from something: "public relations policies are sometimes intended to divert attention away from criticism" Similar distractdetractsidetracklead awaydraw awaybe a distractionput offdisturb someone's concentrationOpposite focus
   • ▪ entertain or amuse: "although the audience members were diverted by this new symphony, critics disliked it" Similar amuseentertaindistracttitillatedelightgive pleasure tobeguileenchantinterestfascinateoccupyabsorbengrossrivetgriphold the attention ofinformal:tickle someone's fancytickle pinkbowl overbe a hit witharchaic:recreateOpposite bore

   Word Origin late Middle English: via French from Latin divertere, from di- ‘aside’ + vertere ‘to turn’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. diverter noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › divertDivert Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to turn from one course or use to another : deflect. divert traffic to a side street. diverting funds to other projects. b. : distract. trying to divert her attention. 2. : to give pleasure to especially by distracting the attention from what burdens or distresses. children diverting themselves with their toys. Synonyms.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIVERT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   To divert something or someone is also to cause the thing or person to be used for a different purpose: The administration had to divert funds from the defense budget to pay for the emergency relief effort .

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   To divert means to shift or turn from one thing to another. A magician might attempt to divert your attention as he shoves the rabbit into the hat.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIVERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect 2. to entertain; amuse 3. to distract the attention of.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdivert verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of divert verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Divert Definition. dĭ-vûrt, dī- diverted, diverting, diverts. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. diverted, diverting, diverts. To turn (a person or thing) aside from a course, direction, etc. into another; deflect. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To distract the attention of.

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   verb (used with object) to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect. British. to route (traffic) on a detour. to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc. to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse. Synonyms: delight. Antonyms: bore.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIVERT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DIVERT meaning: 1. to cause something or someone to change direction: 2. to use something for a different purpose…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › divertDivert - definition of divert by The Free Dictionary

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    1. To turn aside from a course or direction: Traffic was diverted around the scene of the accident. 2. To distract: My attention was diverted by an argument between motorists. 3. To entertain by distracting the attention from worrisome thoughts or cares; amuse. See Synonyms at amuse. v.intr. To turn aside.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDIVERT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    DIVERT definition: 1. to send someone or something somewhere different from where they were expecting to go: 2. to…. Learn more.