DIVERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary To divert vehicles or travelers means to make them go a different route You can also say that someone or something diverts from a particular route We diverted a plane to rescue 100 passengers
Diverted - definition of diverted by The Free Dictionary 1 To turn aside from a course or direction: Traffic was diverted around the scene of the accident 2 To distract: My attention was diverted by an argument between motorists 3 To entertain by distracting the attention from worrisome thoughts or cares; amuse See Synonyms at amuse
divert - WordReference. com Dictionary of English draw off to a different course or use: We diverted our funds to paying for college to distract (the attention): My attention was diverted for a moment by the accident
divert - definition and meaning - Wordnik To turn aside or away; change the direction or course of; cause to move or act in a different line or manner: as, to divert a stream from its bed; to divert the mind from its troubles; he was diverted from his purpose
Divert Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary He lied to divert attention from the real situation They're only proposing the law to divert attention from important issues Nothing can divert [= distract] me from my goal The children diverted [= (more commonly) amused] themselves with games