divert
[ dih-vurt, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ- /
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.
verb (used without object)
to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
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4. See amuse.
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divert
/ (daɪˈvɜːt) /
verb
to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
(tr) to entertain; amuse
(tr) to distract the attention of
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Word Origin for divert
C15: from French divertir, from Latin dīvertere to turn aside, from di- ² + vertere to turn
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