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Definition divert in American English

divert verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈvɜrt/
1

to make something move or travel in a different direction

Example

Police are trying to divert traffic away from the trouble spot.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
2

to use something for a purpose that is different from its original or main purpose

Example

In an emergency, workers will be diverted from less urgent tasks to help out.

Example

Teachers called on the government to divert the extra money to schools.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose use bring in
3

to do something to take people's attention away from something that you do not want them to concentrate on or notice

Example

Cooper claims that the state used the investigation to divert attention from its financial problems.

Synonyms and related words
discombobulate confuse distract
Definition divert in American English