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Having been redirected in path or direction
“The ultrasound machine is only able to interpret the time taken for this portion of the beam to return to the transducer, not the diverted path of travel.”
Amused or diverted (by something entertaining)
Unable to concentrate because one is mentally preoccupied with something
That has been stolen through theft
To have prevented oneself from
To have instigated the curiosity or attention of someone
To have passed from one form, state, or level to another
Past tense for to lead or turn to a different direction
“It was necessary to divert the river to the middle creek, thereby avoiding danger to the Colony.”
Past tense for to divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
“A moment of weakness is when you divert someone's attention and throw ground habanero into their soup!”
Past tense for to deflect from a pertinent issue or topic
“There are times when you may have to divert questions that are too sensitive or personal.”
Past tense for to entertain or amuse
“All other forms of fiction are written purely to divert and entertain the adult mind.”
Past tense for to prevent the occurrence of
Past tense for to arrange for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
Past tense for to persuade or convince someone not to do something
Past tense for to wrongly guide or redirect
Past tense for to change, or move, to an opposing or opposite side
Past tense for to speak or act in a deliberately vague way to gain more time to deal with something
Past tense for to dispatch, divert, or post resources or personnel to a new location
Past tense for to use, empty or drain completely
Past tense for to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
Past tense for to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
(colloquial) Past tense for to poke fun at or make fun of
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