What is the meaning of diverted?

verb

Turn aside; turn away from.
- synonyms: deviate, divert
Send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one.
- synonyms: divert
Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion.
- usage: "The play amused the ladies"
- synonyms: amuse, divert, disport
Withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions.
- synonyms: divert, hive off

adjective

Pleasantly occupied."We are not amused" -Queen Victoria
- synonyms: amused, entertained

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