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/
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
The expert diverts the flow toward the perfect dessert!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
di- (aside, away) + vert (turn) + -ert (verb form) = divert
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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