Divert

Synonyms of divert

• distract
• veer
• redirect

Antonyms of divert

• focus
• direct
• straighten

Collocations of divert

attention

Frequency: 70 %

The magician used sleight of hand to divert the audience's attention.

traffic

Frequency: 60 %

The construction on the highway diverted traffic to side streets.

attention away

Frequency: 50 %

The scandal diverted attention away from the main issue.

resources

Frequency: 45 %

The company diverted funds from marketing to research and development.

course

Frequency: 40 %

The river diverted its course after heavy rainfall.

Idiomatic Expressions for divert

• Phrase: divert traffic
  Meaning: to redirect the flow of vehicles from one route to another
  Usage: The road construction forced the authorities to divert traffic to alternative routes.