divert | ||
1. | [ verb ] turn aside; turn away from | |
Synonyms: | deviate | |
Related terms: | turn stray yaw detour diversion | |
2. | [ verb ] send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one | |
Related terms: | send deviate route | |
3. | [ verb ] occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion | |
Synonyms: | amuse disport | |
Examples: | "The play amused the ladies" |
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Related terms: | entertain diversion | |
4. | [ verb ] withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions | |
Synonyms: | hive_off | |
Related terms: | withdraw | |
Similar spelling: |
diverted Dibert diverting |