Divert

verb

/daɪˈvɜːt/

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.verbTo turn aside from a course.

"The workers diverted the stream away from the road."

2.verbTo distract.

"Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball."

3.verbTo entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)

4.verbTo turn aside; to digress.

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