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divert
[ dih-vurt, dahy- ]
verb (used with object)
- to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
- British. to route (traffic) on a detour.
- to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
- to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
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verb (used without object)
- to turn aside; veer:
It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
divert
/ 岹ɪˈɜː /
verb
- to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
- tr to entertain; amuse
- tr to distract the attention of
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈپ, adjective
- 徱ˈٱ, noun
- 徱ˈپ, adjective
- 徱ˈپԲ, adverb
- 徱ˈپԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱·Ļ· adverb
- 徱·İ noun
- 徱·i· adjective
- d· verb (used with object)
- d· verb (used with object)
- ܲd·Ļ adjective
- un徱·i· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of divert1
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Example Sentences
Given the years-long staffing shortage, he said, deputies should not be diverted away from contract cities to staff specialized teams such as the Mental Evaluation Team.
It said it had diverted money away from planned maintenance and repairs to secure "a stop gap water supply".
That would require “enormous time and resources, diverting election staff from vital election priorities — like ensuring the operation of State voter registration systems and the sound operation of State and local elections.”
There are opportunities for some consumers in Europe to benefit from cheaper diverted trade in clothes and electronics.
The committee accused the Welsh government of showing a lack of attention to both ports and freight over recent years and expressed concerns about trade being diverted elsewhere.
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