divert
verbUK /daɪˈvɜːt/
US /daɪˈvɝːt/
To make something go a different way.
The road sign diverted traffic around the flooded bridge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To entertain or amuse someone.
The clown diverted the children with silly tricks.
3. To take attention away from something.
The loud music diverted everyone's attention from the noise outside.
4. To use money or resources for a different purpose than planned.
The company diverted funds from marketing to research.