Divert

Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɜːrt/

Divert (verb)

  1. To change the usual path of something so it goes another way.
  2. To stop someone from thinking about something by giving them something else to notice.
  3. To entertain or occupy someone so they do not get bored.

Examples

  • The driver diverted the car to avoid the roadblock.
  • The river was diverted to prevent flooding in the town.