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 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
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
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