1. (

• deviate ,
• divert

) turn aside; turn away from ;

2. (

• divert ,

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

3. (

• amuse ,
• divert ,
• disport

) occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies" ;

4. (

• divert ,
• hive_off

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