divert

verb4

1. •
   To turn aside from a course.

   • The workers diverted the stream away from the road.
2. •
   To distract.

   • Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball.
3. •
   To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)

   • We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy. — 1871
4. •
   (no longer used) To turn aside; to digress.

   • I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces. — 1641