divert
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.
to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
Origin of divert
1synonym study For divert
Other words for divert
Opposites for divert
Other words from divert
- di·vert·ed·ly, adverb
- di·vert·er, noun
- di·vert·i·ble, adjective
- pre·di·vert, verb (used with object)
- re·di·vert, verb (used with object)
- un·di·vert·ed, adjective
- un·di·vert·i·ble, adjective
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How to use divert in a sentence
Of course, to divert an asteroid, you have to find it first.
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However, when they do, you will be prepared for them to divert the traffic to the most popular pages on your website.
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Edna Hill developed new resources as an encourager, a diverter, and an unfailing optimist in regard to the outcome.
The Mystery of Murray Davenport | Robert Neilson StephensThe time-diverter was pointed at that wall for an instant as the girl and I struggled.
Mask of Death | Paul ErnstDiversion of water from an irrigation ditch in which the diverter has no interest is not a very serious offense.
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British Dictionary definitions for divert
/ (daɪˈvɜːt) /
to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
(tr) to entertain; amuse
(tr) to distract the attention of
Origin of divert
1Derived forms of divert
- diverter, noun
- divertible, adjective
- diverting, adjective
- divertingly, adverb
- divertive, adjective
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