Definition of Divert

to shift from one thing or another or to distract someone

Examples of Divert in a sentence

I decided to divert the conversation away from the topic of politics.  🔊

The thieves knew to divert the shopkeeper’s attention so they could steal the items.  🔊

I had to keep their attention because they continued to divert from the task at hand.  🔊

Not wanting to divert attention away from the bride, she decided to not wear white.  🔊

When my wife asked me to pick up milk from the store, I had to divert my route home from work.  🔊

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