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Definitions for: Divert
[v] send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
[v] turn aside; turn away from
[v] withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
[v] occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies"
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
That crude apple that diverted Eve. --Milton.
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.
We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy. --C.
J. Smith.
Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate;
delight; recreate. See Amuse.
Di*vert", v. i.
To turn aside; to digress. [Obs.]
I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces.
--Evelyn.
Synonyms: amuse, disport, hive off
See Also: depart, detour, deviate, digress, direct, draw, draw off, entertain, route, send, sidetrack, straggle, stray, take out, turn, withdraw, yaw
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