B2verbtransportbusiness
US/daɪˈvɜːrt/
UK/daɪˈvɜːt/
to send something or someone in a different direction, or to use it for a different purpose
In context
Police diverted traffic away from the road after the accident.
The company diverted funds from research into advertising.
She tried to divert his attention by changing the subject.
Words that go with divert
verb + noun
- divert trafficRoadworks forced them to divert traffic.
- divert attentionThe noise diverted attention from the speaker.
- divert fundsOfficials were accused of diverting funds.
- divert a flightBad weather forced the pilot to divert the flight.
verb + preposition
- divert fromDon't let small problems divert you from your goal.
- divert toThe flight was diverted to Hanoi.