Definitions

1. verb

to change the direction of something (such as a person’s attention or a flow of fluids) to a different course or channel

“The storm diverted the river, causing it to flood nearby homes.”

2. verb

to entertain or amuse (someone)

“The comedian’s jokes diverted the audience’s attention from the struggles of everyday life.”

3. noun

something (such as a road or a river) that has been turned aside or changed course

“The city built a new bridge over the diverted river to improve traffic flow.”

4. noun

a way of changing the direction or course of something

“The engineer used a series of diverters to redirect the water flow in the new pipe system.”

5. noun

something that is intended to distract or amuse

“The comedy show was a divert to take the audience’s mind off the news.”

6. noun

a device that turns something (such as a road or a river) aside or changes its course

“The new traffic divert helped reduce congestion on the main road.”