Divert means to make a vehicle or plane go a different way, often for safety or to avoid danger or delay.
The plane was diverted because of bad weather.
The ship diverted to avoid the storm.
Divert means to make someone look or think about something different. It can help people stop thinking about problems or boring things.
The magician diverted the crowd's attention.
She reads books to divert her mind.
In medicine, divert means to change where body fluids move, usually to help health. Doctors may divert blood or urine to avoid problems.
The surgeon diverted blood during the operation.
The treatment diverts urine flow safely.
Divert means to use money or help for a different purpose than first planned, often to meet new needs or priorities.
The government diverted funds to education.
They diverted resources from sales to marketing.
Divert can mean to take money or things without permission and use them for yourself. This is usually illegal or dishonest.
He diverted company money for his own use.
Some officials diverted funds illegally.
