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divert

Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈvəːt, dɪ-/

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Definition of divert

verb

[with object]
  • 1cause (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
  • [no object] (of a vehicle or person) change course:an aircraft has diverted and will be with you shortly
  • reallocate (money or resources) to a different purpose:more of their advertising budget was diverted into promotions
  • 2distract (someone) from something:she managed to divert Rose from the dangerous topic of Lady Usk
  • (usually as adjective diverting) draw the attention of (someone) away from tedious or serious concerns; entertain or amuse:a diverting book

Derivatives

divertingly

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: via French from Latin divertere, from di- 'aside' + vertere 'to turn'

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