I was hoping to divert his attention with good food.

Divert your attention with a card game, for example, or some other activity.

Louis diverted him with another question: "Do you work every day?"

His plans were diverted, though, with a phone call from the Rector.

Rachel has started packing up to leave, and I try to divert her with more coffee.

Instead, they are likely to be diverted to state-run companies with good connections.

During the days he diverted himself with this pleasant foolishness.

The rest of the river was diverted into underground channels in the 1960s with the highway construction.

Say, for example, that he does not want the king diverted from his meeting with the ambassadors.

My imaginary wife tries to make conversation, divert me with her memories of what might have been.