divert

verb

  1. 1

    send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one

  2. 2

    turn aside; turn away from

  3. 3

    withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions

  4. 4

    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

    The play amused the ladies

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