DIVERT

_v. 1> отводить; отклонять (from, onto/to) To prevent flooding, we shall have to divert the river from its course. Traffic is being diverted onto/to a side road because of the accident. 2> отвлекать (внимание) (from) If you can divert the policeman's attention from the shop door for a moment, I shall be able to get in. 3> забавлять, развлекать (with) The little girl diverted the people at her mother's party with her funny sayings. The crowd was greatly diverted with the performance. _Syn: discourage