divert
Use Divert in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
2.
British. to route (traffic) on a detour.
3.
to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
4.
to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
verb (used without object)
5.
to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
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divert (daɪˈvɜːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect |
| 2. | (tr) to entertain; amuse |
| 3. | (tr) to distract the attention of |
| [C15: from French divertir, from Latin dīvertere to turn aside, from | |
| di'verter | |
| —n | |
| di'vertible | |
| —adj | |
| di'verting | |
| —adj | |
| di'vertingly | |
| —adv | |
| di'vertive | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
divert
early 15c., from M.Fr. divertir, from L. divertere "in different directions," blended with devertere "turn aside," from dis- "aside" and de- "from" + vertere "to turn" (see versus). Related: Diverted; diverting.
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Example sentences
Instead, he is known chiefly for lighthearted music that is meant to divert, to entertain.
Either way, it means a tactic intended to divert attention away from something.
Her stunned father bought her an accordion, hoping to divert her energies into music.
The decision was made to continue the journey rather than divert to the nearest airport.
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