- to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
- to route (traffic) on a detour.
- to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
- to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
- to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
- to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
- to entertain; amuse
- to distract the attention of
