Divert
Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɜːrt/
Divert (verb)
- To change the usual path of something so it goes another way.
- To stop someone from thinking about something by giving them something else to notice.
- 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.