divert
verb C1
Plain meaning
send something in a different direction or use it for a different purpose
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss send something in a different direction or use it for a different purpose in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to divert traffic before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to divert traffic in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
divert trafficdivert fundsdivert attention
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “divert traffic”. Also avoid confusing it with “redirect”.