The meaning of DEFLECT is to cause (something) to change direction especially from a straight course. How to use deflect in a sentence.

[intransitive, transitive] to change direction or make something change direction, especially after hitting something. The ball deflected off Reid's body into the goal. deflect something He raised his arm to try …

deflect someone from something His initial defeats did not deflect him from his ambitions. She listens to him, but doesn't allow herself to be deflected from her purpose. We will continue with our plans and …

DEFLECTED definition: curved or bent downward. See examples of deflected used in a sentence.

Nov 26, 2016 · To deflect someone from a course of action means to make them decide not to continue with it by putting pressure on them or by offering them something desirable. The war did not deflect …

Define deflected. deflected synonyms, deflected pronunciation, deflected translation, English dictionary definition of deflected. intr. & tr.v. de·flect·ed , de·flect·ing , de·flects To turn aside or cause to turn …

The verb deflect describes blocking something or changing its course. Hockey goalies deflect the flying puck with their sticks or blockers, making it travel in a different direction, preferably to a teammate's …

(figuratively) To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.). The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.

Usage Tips: Use "deflected" to describe something physically or metaphorically redirected from its original path or focus.

DEFLECTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of deflect 2. to change direction after hitting something, or to….