사물이나 사람의 방향을 바꾸거나 우회시키다.
To cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another.
예문:
"The police had to divert traffic to a side street because of the accident."
"Engineers diverted the river's flow to prevent the valley from flooding."
사람의 주의나 관심을 다른 곳으로 돌리다.
To draw the attention of someone away from something.
예문:
"The loud explosion was a tactic to divert the guards' attention from the main gate."
"He told a funny story to divert her mind from the upcoming surgery."
자금이나 자원 등을 다른 용도로 전용하거나 유용하다.
To reallocate money, resources, or efforts to a different purpose.
예문:
"The company decided to divert more funds into research and development."
"The charity was criticized for diverting donations to pay for administrative costs."
사람을 즐겁게 하거나 기분을 전환시켜 주다.
To entertain or amuse someone, often by providing a distraction.
예문:
"The puppet show diverted the restless toddlers for nearly an hour."
"She diverted herself with a crossword puzzle while waiting for the train."
전화나 메시지 등을 다른 번호나 주소로 돌리다.
To redirect a telephone call or message to a different number or address.
예문:
"Please divert my office calls to my mobile phone while I am in the meeting."
"The system is set up to divert all inquiries to the customer service department."