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divert

verb

/daɪˈvɜːrt/

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

divert one's attention

redirect, reroute, deflect, distract, amuse

focus, concentrate, direct

divert traffic, divert funds, divert attention, divert resources

To isolate or hide away.

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

to show or demonstrate clearly

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard