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Definition divert in British English

divert verb

[transitive] verb
/daɪˈvɜː(r)t/
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 do something to take people's attention away from something that you do not want them to concentrate on or notice

Example

Cooper claims the council used the inquiry to divert attention from their financial problems.

Synonyms and related words
discombobulate confuse distract
3

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

Example

In an emergency, staff 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 go towards bring in
Definition divert in British English