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- DictionaryDi·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"
- 2. draw (the attention) of someone from something: "public relations policies are sometimes intended to divert attention away from criticism"
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.
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. The police will divert traffic if there has been an accident that blocks the road, and it's a good idea to divert some of your income into a savings account so you don't spend it all.
3 days ago · 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.
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.
Check pronunciation: divert. Definition of divert verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
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.
