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divert, v.|dɪˈvɜːt, daɪ-|
Also 6 dyvert(e.
[a. OF. divertir (14–15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.) = It. divertire, Sp. divertir, ad. L. dīvertĕre to turn in different directions, turn out of the way, with which is also blended L. dēvertĕre to turn away or aside.]
1. trans. To turn aside (a thing, as a stream, etc.) from its (proper) direction or course; to deflect (the course of something); to turn from one destination or object to another.
1548Hall Chron., Hen. IV (an. 9) 28 b, They heryng of his armie, were diuerted to the partes of Britayn. 1649Milton Eikon. xxii, [Since] it was proclaim'd that no man should conceal him, he diverted his course. 1699Wallis in Pepys' Diary VI. 209 The old Channel..for diverting the Thames whilst London Bridge was building. 1709Addison Tatler No. 161 ⁋8 My Eyes were soon diverted from this Prospect. 1794Sullivan View Nat. II. 28 We read of irons, which being fixed in earth, diverted the stream of lightning. 1843Arnold Hist. Rome III. 170 Some of the reinforcements..were afterwards diverted to other services. 1873Act 36–7 Vict. c. 83 Preamb., To make good to the said Fund the sum so improperly diverted from it.
†b. In medical use: cf. diversion 1 b. Obs.
1541R. Copland Galyen's Terap. 2 B j, Whan the humours that gathereth in the vlcerate partyes is nat very fer of..it behoueth to dyuert & dryue away that is in restreynyng. 1541― Guydon's Quest. Chirurg., Applyed..vnder the brestes for to staunche and dyuerte the floures of women. 1651Wittie tr. Primrose's Pop. Err. iv. §472. 401 That..the Physicians use..revulsions, and diverting remedies.
†c. refl. To turn aside; to betake oneself (to something different). Obs.
1577Hanmer Anc. Eccl. Hist. (1619) 134 They diverted themselves, and fled from their most loving and dearest friends. 1605Tryall Chev. i. iii. in Bullen O. Pl. III. 282 Which way soever I divert my selfe Thou seemst to follow with a loving eye. 1656Stanley Hist. Philos. iv. (1701) 143/1 He [Bion] diverting himself to Philosophy.
2. intr. (for refl.) To turn aside out of one's course; to deviate, digress (lit. and fig.). (The earliest sense exemplified; now arch.)
1430Lydg. Chron. Troy i. vi, If that I shulde..Fro this my purpose by any way diuerte. ― Thebes ii. (R.), [He] List not once aside to diuert But kept his way. 1548Hall Chron., Rich. III, (an. 3) 46 That when they approched the marches..they should dyverte and take the next weye into Fraunce. 1641Evelyn Diary 1 Sept., As I returned, I diverted to see one of the Prince's palaces. 1703H. Maundrell Journ. Jerus. 33 We diverted a little out of the way to see it. 1774S. Hallifax Anal. Rom. Law (1795) Pref. 23 Studies..from which..I should never have diverted. 1804Nelson 10 Feb. in Nicolas Disp. (1845) I. 413 Captain Richardson cannot divert from the immediate prosecution of my orders. 1895W. Munk Life Sir H. Halford 10 He..was bred to physic, but he diverted to the diplomatic line.
†b. To withdraw oneself, separate from; to part. (Also refl.) Obs. rare.
c1555Harpsfield Divorce Hen. VIII (1878) 293 The King might divert and divorce himself from Queen Katherine. 1604R. Cawdrey Table Alph. (1613), Diuert, turne from to another. 1705–14Forbes in M. P. Brown Suppl. Decis. (1824) V. 60 (Jam.) In case they should divert, and live separately.
3. trans. (transf. and fig.) To turn aside the course or tendency, or interrupt the progress, of (an action, design, feeling, etc.); to avert, ward off, turn in another direction.
1548Hall Chron., Hen. VI (an. 38) 174 [They] studied to divert and turne from them, all mischief or infortunitie. 1599Shakes. Hen. V, ii. Prol. 15 The French..Seeke to diuert the English purposes. 1649Milton Eikon. xi. 110 Which Omen..God hath not diverted. 1732Pope Ep. Bathurst 51 Could France..divert our brave designs? 1862Sir B. Brodie Psychol. Inq. II. ii. 70 Persevering labour, not diverted from one object to another. 1874Green Short Hist. vi. §4. 303 The indignation of the New Learning was diverted to more practical ends.
†4. (?) To turn awry, or away from the straight. Obs. rare.
1606Shakes. Tr. & Cr. i. iii. 99 Frights, changes, horrors, Diuert, and cracke, rend and deracinate The vnity, and married calme of States Quite from their fixture.
5. To draw off (a person) from a particular course, design, etc.; to cause (the mind, attention, etc.) to turn from one channel to another; to distract.
c1600Shakes. Sonn. cxv, Time whose milliond accidents..Diuert strong mindes to the course of altering thinges. 1667Milton P.L. ix. 814 Other care..May have diverted from continual watch Our great Forbidder. 1704Hearne Duct. Hist. (1714) I. 397 Presently after which Augustus was diverted by a Revolt of the Armenians. 1782Cowper Let. 11 Nov., Less profitable amusements divert their attention. 1853C. Brontë Villette xi, She had an important avocation..to fill her time, divert her thoughts, and divide her interest. 1874L. Stephen Hours in Library (1892) I. i. 5 People are diverted from the weak part of the story by this ingenious confirmation.
b. Mil.: see diversion 3.
1600E. Blount tr. Conestaggio 309 To divert the Spanish forces. 1665Manley Grotius' Low C. Warres 596 It was necessary first to divert the Enemy to some other part.
6. To draw away from fatiguing or serious occupations; pleasurably to excite the mind or attract the attention; to entertain, amuse.
1662J. Davies tr. Olearius' Voy. Ambass. 278 Paste and Sugar..which were brought to the Table, rather to divert the Eye, than to sharpen the Appetite. 1709Steele Tatler No. 106 ⁋1, I had neither Friends or Books to divert me. 1858Hawthorne Fr. & It. Jrnls. I. 259 The people..seemed much diverted at our predicament.
b. refl. To entertain, amuse, recreate oneself; to give oneself to diversion. Now rare.
1660R. Coke Justice Vind. 12 When they are alone, and seek company to divert themselves, so to elude the length of time. c1665Mrs. Hutchinson Mem. Col. Hutchinson 22 He..often diverted himself with a viol. 1719De Foe Crusoe (1840) I. xi. 182, I used frequently to visit my boat..sometimes I went out in her to divert myself. 1800Med. Jrnl. IV. 285 [He] was diverting himself with some of his companions at the rural diversion of hop, spring, and leap.
†c. intr. (for refl.) = prec. Obs. rare.
1670G. H. Hist. Cardinals ii. iii. 177 He apply'd himself to divert amongst other young men, rather than to converse amongst books.
†7. trans. To cause (time) to pass pleasantly; to while away. Obs.
1707J. Stevens tr. Quevedo's Com. Wks. (1709) 214 They diverted the Afternoon playing at All-Fours. 1726G. Shelvocke Voy. round World (1757) 395, I urged that..going to California would divert our time. 1773Mrs. Chapone Improv. Mind (1774) I, How trifling is the talent of diverting an idle hour.
Hence diˈverted ppl. a.
1600Shakes. A.Y.L. ii. iii. 37, I rather will subiect me to the malice Of a diuerted blood and bloudie brother. 1608Chapman Byron's Trag. iv. Wks. 1873 II. 278 Their diverted ears, Their backs turned to us. 1812L. Hunt in Examiner 7 Dec. 771/1 How is he to hold the balance with diverted eyes, and a hand that is trembling with passion? |