The correct answer is (C) To turn aside (from a course or direction); to deflect (from, to,); to turn aside. Also, to draw away attention of. Finally, to distract from serious occupation, entertain; or amuse.

Divert comes from Old French divertir, Latin divertere (turn in different directions, turn away).

Examples of use:

• To financier was diverting the funds to his own account.
• The incident diverted her attention.