'Divert' definitions:

Definition of 'divert'

From: WordNet
verb
Turn aside; turn away from [syn: deviate, divert]
verb
Send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
verb
Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies" [syn: amuse, divert, disport]
verb
Withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions [syn: divert, hive off]

Definition of 'Divert'

From: GCIDE
  • Divert \Di*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diverting.] [F. divertir, fr. L. divertere, diversum, to go different ways, turn aside; di- = dis- + vertere to turn. See Verse, and cf. Divorce.]
  • 1. To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its channel; to divert commerce from its usual course. [1913 Webster]
  • That crude apple that diverted Eve. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To turn away from any occupation, business, or study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are diverted with works of wit and humor. [1913 Webster]
  • We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy. --C. J. Smith.
  • Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate; delight; recreate. See Amuse. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Divert'

From: GCIDE
  • Divert \Di*vert"\, v. i. To turn aside; to digress. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces. --Evelyn. [1913 Webster]