divert
/daɪˈvɜrt/
verb
- To change the direction of something, such as traffic, a river, or a path.
- We had to divert our hike because the bridge was out.
- Engineers diverted the river to prevent flooding in the town.
- The police diverted traffic around the accident site.
- To cause someone or something to change focus or attention away from something.
- She tried to divert the conversation away from the embarrassing topic.
- The magician diverted the audience's eyes with a quick movement.
- The loud noise diverted my attention from my homework.
- To entertain or amuse someone.
- A good book can divert your mind from daily worries.
- We played games to divert ourselves during the long car ride.
- The clown's tricks diverted the children for hours.
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