divert

US /dɪˈvɝːt/
UK /dɪˈvɝːt/
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1.

cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another

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The police diverted traffic away from the accident site.
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The river was diverted to create a new reservoir.
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redirectreroutedeflectsidetrackturn aside
2.

distract (someone or their attention) from something

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He tried to divert her attention from the broken vase.
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The magician used a smoke screen to divert the audience's gaze.
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distractdraw awaytake awayturn awayavert
3.

entertain or amuse (someone)

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The clown's antics diverted the children for hours.
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Reading a good book can divert your mind from worries.
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entertainamuseoccupyregaledelight