Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
divert
verb
/dɪˈvɜːrt/
Definition
To cause something to change its path or direction.
Examples
- The river was diverted to prevent flooding in the nearby town.
- She tried to divert his attention from his worries by telling funny stories.
- The traffic was diverted due to road construction.
Meaning
When you divert something, you redirect it from its original course or focus.
Synonyms
- redirect
- turn aside
- deflect
- sidetrack
- shift
