↪️divert

verb
/daɪˈvɜːrt/

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example Sentences

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

Example Expressions

divert one's attention

Synonyms

redirect, reroute, deflect, distract, amuse

Antonyms

focus, concentrate, direct

Collocations

divert traffic, divert funds, divert attention, divert resources

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