divert

[dɪˈvɜːt]

divert Definition

• 1. cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another
• 2. distract (someone or their attention) from something

Using divert: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "divert" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The river was diverted to prevent flooding.

• Example

  The attention of the audience was diverted by the magician's tricks.

• Example

  He tried to divert suspicion away from himself.

• Example

  She diverted herself with a book while waiting for the train.

divert Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for divert

• redirect
• reroute
• distract
• turn aside
• entertain

Antonyms for divert

• direct
• focus
• concentrate

Phrases with divert

• divert one's attention

  to shift one's focus or concentration from one thing to another

  Example

  She tried to divert her attention from the noise outside.

• divert traffic

  to redirect the flow of vehicles from one route to another

  Example

  The police diverted traffic away from the accident scene.

• divert resources

  to allocate resources to a different purpose or use

  Example

  The company diverted funds from marketing to research and development.

Origins of divert

from Old French 'diverter', from Latin 'divertere', meaning 'to turn aside'

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Summary: divert in Brief

To 'divert' [dɪˈvɜːt] means to change course or direction, or to distract someone or their attention. Examples include diverting a river to prevent flooding, diverting attention with a magic trick, or diverting suspicion away from oneself. Phrases include 'divert one's attention,' 'divert traffic,' and 'divert resources.' Synonyms include 'redirect,' 'reroute,' and 'entertain.'