·vi To turn aside; to Digress.
II. Divert ·vt 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.
III. Divert ·vt 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.