English to English
verb
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Let's avoid a confrontation.
Head off a confrontation.
Avert a strike.
source: WordNet 3.0
- turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
source: WordNet 3.0
- turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
source: WordNet 3.0
- draw someone's attention away from something
The thief distracted the bystanders.
He deflected his competitors.
source: WordNet 3.0
- impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Block an attack.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected.
source: Webster 1913
- To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [defléct] Lumihís; humiwalay
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
