1cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another:a scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land [no object] (of a vehicle or person) change course:an aircraft has diverted and will be with you shortly reallocate (money or resources) to a different purpose:more of their advertising budget was diverted into promotions
2distract (someone) from something:she managed to divert Rose from the dangerous topic of Lady Usk (usually as adjective
diverting)
draw the attention of (someone) away from tedious or serious concerns; entertain or amuse:a diverting book
