— divertedly , adv. — diverter , n. — divertible , adj.
/di verrt", duy-/ , v.t.
1. to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
2. Brit. to route (traffic) on a detour.
3. to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
4. to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
v.i.
5. to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
[ 1400-50; late ME divertere, equiv. to di- DI- 2 + vertere to turn ]
Syn. 4. delight. See amuse .
Ant. 4. bore.