Verb: divert dI'vurt or di'vurt
- Cause to turn away from a previous or expected course
"The river was diverted to prevent flooding";
- deviate
- Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
"The play diverted the ladies";
- amuse, disport
- Withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
"The corrupt official diverted funds into his personal account";
- hive off
Derived forms: diverted, diverting, diverts
Type of: direct, draw, draw off, entertain, send, take out, turn, withdraw
Encyclopedia: Divert