Definition of divertido
1. divert [ v ] turn aside; turn away from
Used in print:(John Hazard Wildman, "Take It Off," The Arizona...)
Usually , this was done when attention was diverted by someone else 's long , boring story .
Synonyms divert deviate Related Terms turn stray yaw detour diversion2. divert [ v ] send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
Used in print:(H. A. Gleason, "Review of African language studies...)
This may both divert the attention of the uninitiate and cause confusion for the more knowledgeable .
(Jim Thompson, The Transgressors....)
She lived by the rules , never compromising , never blinded or diverted by circumstance .
Synonyms divert Related Terms send deviate route3. divert [ v ] occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Examples:
"The play amused the ladies"
(Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)
The previous scandals , gaily diverting as they were , had only served to increase his popularity .
Synonyms amuse divert disport Related Terms entertain diversion4. divert [ v ] withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
Synonyms divert hive_off Related Terms withdrawSimilar Spelling
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