divert
divert Lexical Profile
divert Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction or destination to another.
"Air traffic control had to divert several incoming flights to a nearby airport due to heavy fog."
To reallocate or shift resources, funds, or energy from one purpose to a different use.
"The city council voted to divert surplus tax revenue toward upgrading public parks and libraries."
To draw someone's attention away from what they are thinking about or focusing on.
"The magician used lively chatter to divert the audience's gaze while he concealed the coin."
To entertain or amuse someone so as to pleasantly pass the time or relieve boredom.
"During the long train ride, the children found plenty of puzzles and card games to divert themselves."
• Rhymes for divert
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Middle French diverter, from Latin divertere ('to turn in different directions, turn aside'), formed from dis- ('apart, aside') and vertere ('to turn').