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divert
[ dih-vurt, dahy- ]
verb (used with object)
- to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
- British. to route (traffic) on a detour.
- to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
- to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
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Antonyms:
verb (used without object)
- to turn aside; veer:
It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
divert
/ 岹ɪˈɜː /
verb
- to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
- tr to entertain; amuse
- tr to distract the attention of
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈپ, adjective
- 徱ˈٱ, noun
- 徱ˈپ, adjective
- 徱ˈپԲ, adverb
- 徱ˈپԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- 徱·Ļ· adverb
- 徱·İ noun
- 徱·i· adjective
- d· verb (used with object)
- d· verb (used with object)
- ܲd·Ļ adjective
- un徱·i· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of divert1
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Example Sentences
Much scoring work has moved to Europe or even Nashville, while some postproduction work has been diverted to places like Canada and London.
Could India hold back or divert the Indus basin's waters, depriving Pakistan of its lifeline?
The district attorney’s office said in its release that Measures, who was president of KMR, diverted the money to cover business expenses, creditors and personal expenditures.
Now that the future of her franchise is at stake, the power diverts back to all of us.
However, Trump tariffs could also push down the pace of UK price rises as goods are diverted away from the US.
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