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Definitions for Divert

[1] to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
[2] British . to route (traffic) on a detour.
[3] to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
[4] to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
[5] to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
[6] to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
[7] (tr) to entertain; amuse
[8] (tr) to distract the attention of

Words related to Divert

switch, alter, deflect, redirect, discourage, detract, distract, deter, wheel, whirl, sheer, avert, veer, modify, swerve, change, pivot, whip, gratify, relax

Words nearby Divert

diversion, diversional, diversionary, diversionist, diversity, divert, diverticular disease, diverticulectomy, diverticulitis, diverticuloma, diverticulosis

Origin of Divert

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin dīvertere, equivalent to dī- di-2 + vertere to turn

Other words from Divert

di·vert·ed·ly , adverb
di·vert·er , noun
di·vert·i·ble , adjective
pre·di·vert , verb (used with object)
re·di·vert , verb (used with object)
un·di·vert·ed , adjective
un·di·vert·i·ble , adjective

Word origin for Divert

C15: from French divertir, from Latin dīvertere to turn aside, from di- ² + vertere to turn

Synonyms for Divert

alter, deflect, redirect, switch, avert, change, modify, pivot, sheer, swerve, veer, wheel, whip, whirl, turn aside, volte-face