Found 3 items, similar to Divert.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: divert memalingkan, membelokkan, mengalihkan, menyelewengkan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: divert divert v 1: turn aside; turn away from [syn: deviate] 2: send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one 3: occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; “The play amused the ladies” [syn: amuse, disport] 4: withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions [syn: hive off]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Divert Divert \Di*vert"\, v. i. To turn aside; to digress. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces. --Evelyn. [1913 Webster] Divert \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. [1913 Webster] That crude apple that diverted Eve. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy. --C. J. Smith. Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate; delight; recreate. See Amuse. [1913 Webster]