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Divert

/daɪˈvɜːt/

To turn aside from a course.

📖 Definitions of "Divert"

verb
  1. 1

    To turn aside from a course.

    "The workers diverted the stream away from the road."

  2. 2

    To distract.

    "Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball."

  3. 3

    To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)

  4. 4

    To turn aside; to digress.

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