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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.
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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
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈپ, adjective
- 徱ˈٱ, noun
- 徱ˈپ, adjective
- 徱ˈپԲ, adverb
- 徱ˈپԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- 徱·Ļ· adverb
- 徱·İ noun
- 徱·i· adjective
- d· verb (used with object)
- d· verb (used with object)
- ܲd·Ļ adjective
- un徱·i· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of divert1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Norwich Airport said the private plane carrying two people was diverted to its runway at about 13:50 BST on Sunday after it reported issues with its landing gear.
High pressure has become established close to the UK blocking the progress of rain-bearing weather systems, with the jet stream diverted away from our shores.
When it was struggling again, the local council diverted funding from other areas to top up its coffers.
Much scoring work has moved to Europe or even Nashville, while some postproduction work has been diverted to places like Canada and London.
Could India hold back or divert the Indus basin's waters, depriving Pakistan of its lifeline?
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