verb🔗ShareAblenken, abwehrenTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "Der Regenschirm lenkte den Regen ab und hielt mich trocken.physicsactionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenken, abfälschen(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players."The basketball player was deflecting the pass with his fingertips, sending it in a completely unexpected direction. "Der Basketballspieler lenkte den Pass mit seinen Fingerspitzen ab und schickte ihn in eine völlig unerwartete Richtung.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenken, abweichenTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path towards the goal. "Der starke Wind lenkte den Fußball von seinem Weg zum Tor ab.physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusweichen, ablenkenTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."Der Premierminister wich einigen immer deutlicher werdenden Fragen aus, indem er behauptete, er habe einen Termin.communicationattitudepoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenken, abwendenTo divert (attention, etc.)."The politician was good at deflecting questions about his past by talking about his future plans. "Der Politiker war gut darin, Fragen nach seiner Vergangenheit abzulenken, indem er über seine Zukunftspläne sprach.actionattitudecommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading