Diverter

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪvɝˈtɝ/

Diverter (noun)

  1. A device that changes the direction of something, such as water, air, or traffic, so it goes to a different place.
  2. A part in a system that sends waste or liquid away from one area and into another for proper handling.
  3. A component that directs an electrical signal to a chosen path in a circuit or control system.

Examples

  • The diverter changes the route when the path is blocked.
  • A diverter redirects traffic to a safer route.