divert (Meaning)
divert (v)
turn aside; turn away from
send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
divert (v. t.)
To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its channel; to divert commerce from its usual course.
To turn away from any occupation, business, or study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are diverted with works of wit and humor.
divert (v. i.)
To turn aside; to digress.
Synonyms & Antonyms of divert
Synonyms:
- busy
- mollify
- absorb
- content
- console
- engross
- enthrall
- indulge
- placate
- mesmerize
- engage
- comfort
- soothe
- enthral
- fascinate
- immerse
- coddle
- hypnotize
- intrigue
- bewitch
- involve
- conciliate
- charm
- interest
- beguile
- captivate
- spoil
- pacify
- pleasure
- disport
- propitiate
- pamper
- please
- solace
- gratify
- humor
- enchant
Antonyms:
divert Sentence Examples
- The authorities diverted traffic away from the accident scene to ensure the safety of motorists.
- The river's course had to be diverted to prevent flooding in the nearby town.
- The doctor diverted the patient's attention from the painful procedure by engaging them in conversation.
- The politician skillfully diverted attention away from the scandal by focusing on other issues.
- The company diverted resources from one project to another due to unexpected delays.
- The teacher diverted the students' attention back to the lesson when they started to get sidetracked.
- The athlete diverted the opponent's attention with a feint before making their move.
- The manager diverted the responsibility for the project to another team member.
- The military diverted troops to the border area in response to the escalating tensions.
- The airline diverted the plane to a nearby airport due to bad weather conditions.
FAQs About the word divert
turn aside; turn away from, send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one, occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fash
distract, entertain, regale,amuse, appease, delight,occupy, busy, mollify, absorb
bore, drain, drain,bore, weary, perturb, harass, jade, harass, aggravate
The authorities diverted traffic away from the accident scene to ensure the safety of motorists.
The river's course had to be diverted to prevent flooding in the nearby town.
The doctor diverted the patient's attention from the painful procedure by engaging them in conversation.
The politician skillfully diverted attention away from the scandal by focusing on other issues.
