The Only Use of
divert
in
Fahrenheit 451
- Montag had only a glimpse, before Faber, seeing Montag's attention diverted, turned quickly and shut the bedroom door and stood holding the knob with a trembling hand.
p. 77.3diverted = distracted
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