Definition of Divert

1. Verb. Turn aside; turn away from.

Exact synonyms: Deviate
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Yaw, Detour, Depart, Digress, Sidetrack, Straggle
Derivative terms: Deviation, Diversion

2. Verb. Send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one.
Generic synonyms: Direct, Send
Specialized synonyms: Route, Deviate

3. Verb. Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion. "The performance is likely to divert Sue"; "The play amused the ladies"
Exact synonyms: Amuse, Disport
Generic synonyms: Entertain
Derivative terms: Amusement, Amusive, Diversion

4. Verb. Withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions.
Exact synonyms: Hive Off
Generic synonyms: Draw, Draw Off, Take Out, Withdraw

Definition of Divert

1. v. t. To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its channel; to divert commerce from its usual course.

2. v. i. To turn aside; to digress.

Definition of Divert

1. to turn aside [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Divert

diversify
diversifying
diversing
diversion
diversionary
diversionary attack
diversionary landing
diversionist
diversionists
diversions
diversities
diversity
diversity
diversity index
diversly
divert (current term)
diverted
diverter
diverters
diverticle
diverticula
diverticula
diverticular
diverticular
diverticular disease
diverticular disease of colon
diverticulate
diverticula ampullae ductus deferentis
diverticula of ampulla of ductus deferens
diverticula of colon

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