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divert
[dih-vurt, dahy-]
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:Antonyms:
verb (used without object)
to turn aside; veer.
It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
divert
/ 岹ɪˈɜː /
verb
to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
(tr) to entertain; amuse
(tr) to distract the attention of
Other Word Forms
- divertedly adverb
- diverter noun
- divertible adjective
- predivert verb (used with object)
- redivert verb (used with object)
- undiverted adjective
- undivertible adjective
- 徱ˈپ adjective
- 徱ˈٱ noun
- 徱ˈپ adjective
- 徱ˈپԲ adverb
- 徱ˈپԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of divert1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Violence and widespread property damage at protests in downtown L.A. have diverted public attention away from the focus of the demonstrations — large-scale immigration sweeps in such predominantly Latino cities as Paramount, Huntington Park and Whittier.
"But then it's diverted by organised crime groups into illicit supply."
At a time when our emergency services are already stretched thin, these acts divert critical police resources away from real emergencies and put lives at risk.
It is part of a new aid system - widely condemned by humanitarian groups - aimed at circumventing the UN which Israel has accused of failing to prevent Hamas from diverting supplies to its fighters.
Government funds earmarked for the city's sky-train were diverted to Sheffield where the more grounded and cheaper South Yorkshire Supertram won the backing of ministers.
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