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 ]

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