All 5 Uses of
divert
in
Great Expectations
- It was not necessary to explain everywhere that I had come into a handsome property; but whenever I said anything to that effect, it followed that the officiating tradesman ceased to have his attention diverted through the window by the High Street, and concentrated his mind upon me.†
p. 161.5
- "—That it is hard," said Mrs. Coiler, "to have dear Mr. Pocket's time and attention diverted from dear Mrs. Pocket."†
p. 200.5 *
- I could not help thinking that it might be harder if the butcher's time and attention were diverted from dear Mrs. Pocket; but I said nothing, and indeed had enough to do in keeping a bashful watch upon my company manners.†
p. 200.5
- This diverts suspicion and confuses it; and for the same reason I recommended that, even if you came back last night, you should not go home.†
p. 394.7
- You came so and so, you did such and such things to divert suspicion.†
p. 439.8
Definitions:
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(1)
(divert as in: divert the traffic or funds) to change the direction of something, or the purpose for which it is used
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(2)
(divert as in: divert her attention) to distract someone's attention or (more rarely) to entertain