Cool MateMeaning of Divert
to make somebody/something change direction
In simple words: to change the direction of something or to take someone's attention away
Divert in a sentence
- The course of the stream has now been diverted.
- Northbound traffic will have to be diverted onto minor roads.
- More of the budget was diverted into promotions.
- The war diverted people's attention away from the economic situation.
- She managed to divert the baby onto a different activity.
- Children are easily diverted.
How to use Divert
Use 'divert' when discussing redirecting something, like traffic or attention. It works in both formal and informal contexts, but is less common in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
divert + object
Memory hint
Think of 'diverting' a river's flow — you change its path!
Related words
Collocations with Divert
- divert traffic
- divert attention
- divert resources
- divert funds
- divert a conversation
Common mistakes with Divert
- 'Divert' used without an object (e.g., saying 'He will divert.' instead of 'He will divert traffic.')
- Confusing 'divert' with 'divide' where learners might think they mean the same thing.
- Using 'divert' in a context where 'entertain' or 'amuse' would be more appropriate.
Divert appears in
Divert in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تحويل
لتغيير اتجاه شيء ما أو لإبعاد انتباه شخص ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
সরিয়ে দেওয়া, অন্যদিকে ঘোরানো
কোনো কিছুর দিক পরিবর্তন করা বা কারো মনোযোগ অন্যদিকে সরিয়ে নেওয়া
- GermanDeutsch
umleiten, ablenken
etwas in eine andere Richtung lenken oder jemandes Aufmerksamkeit woandershin lenken
- SpanishEspañol
Desviar
cambiar la dirección de algo o distraer la atención de alguien
- Persianفارسی
انحراف، منحرف کردن
برای تغییر جهت چیزی یا جلب توجه کسی به سمت دیگری
- FrenchFrançais
Détourner, dévier
changer la direction de quelque chose ou détourner l'attention de quelqu'un
- Hindiहिन्दी
मोड़ना, ध्यान भटकाना
किसी चीज़ की दिशा बदलना या किसी का ध्यान हटाना
- ItalianItaliano
Deviare
cambiare la direzione di qualcosa o distogliere l'attenzione di qualcuno
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desviar
mudar a direção de algo ou tirar a atenção de alguém
- RussianРусский
отклонять, перенаправлять
изменить направление чего-то или отвлечь чье-то внимание
- Urduاردو
راستہ بدلنا، توجہ ہٹانا
کسی چیز کا رخ بدلنا یا کسی کی توجہ ہٹانا۔
- Chinese中文
转移
改变某物的方向或转移某人的注意力
More words like Divert
- AlterB2
To make a change to something.
- Change
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Divert
What does Divert mean?
to change the direction of something or to take someone's attention away
What is the definition of Divert?
to make somebody/something change direction
How do you use Divert in a sentence?
The course of the stream has now been diverted.
Can you give another example of Divert?
Northbound traffic will have to be diverted onto minor roads.
What are synonyms for Divert?
Common alternatives include redirect, deflect, sidetrack, alter, change.
What is the opposite of Divert?
Opposite meanings include direct, maintain, focus.
What words go with Divert?
It commonly pairs with divert traffic, divert attention, divert resources, divert funds, divert a conversation.
What are common mistakes when using Divert?
'Divert' used without an object (e.g., saying 'He will divert.' instead of 'He will divert traffic.') Confusing 'divert' with 'divide' where learners might think they mean the same thing. Using 'divert' in a context where 'entertain' or 'amuse' would be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Divert?
US: /["/daɪˈvɜːrt/","/daɪˈvɜːrts/","/daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/","/daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/daɪˈvɜːt/","/daɪˈvɜːts/","/daɪˈvɜːtɪd/","/daɪˈvɜːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Divert?
Use 'divert' when discussing redirecting something, like traffic or attention. It works in both formal and informal contexts, but is less common in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Divert?
"Divert" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.