divert — to change the direction or route of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change the direction or route of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈvɜːrt/
Korean meaning: 방향을 바꾸다, 우회시키다
Korean pronunciation: 다이**벌**트
Example Sentences
- The magician diverted everyone's attention while his assistant stole the show.
- The company decided to divert its marketing budget to social media campaigns.
- My cat always tries to divert my attention when I'm working by sitting on my keyboard.
divert
VERB//daɪˈvɜːrt//
to change the direction or route of something
Worker diverts traffic around construction
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Origin
From Latin 'divertere', combining the prefix 'di-' (aside) and 'vertere' (to turn). The word entered English via Old French and has been used since the 14th century to mean turning something away from its course.
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“The magician diverted everyone's attention while his assistant stole the show.”
“The company decided to divert its marketing budget to social media campaigns.”
“My cat always tries to divert my attention when I'm working by sitting on my keyboard.”
“The river was diverted to prevent flooding in the city center.”
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