verb🔗ShareAblenken, abwehrenTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella deflects the rain, keeping me dry. "Der Regenschirm lenkt den Regen ab und hält mich trocken.physicsactiontechnologymilitarysportChat 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 accidentally deflects the pass with his elbow, sending the ball out of bounds. "Der Basketballspieler lenkt den Pass versehentlich mit seinem Ellbogen ab und schickt den Ball ins Aus.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenkt, abweichtTo deviate from its original path."The shield deflects the arrows, preventing them from hitting the soldier. "Der Schild lenkt die Pfeile ab und verhindert so, dass sie den Soldaten treffen.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 spitzeren Fragen aus, indem er behauptete, er habe einen Termin.communicationpoliticsmediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenken, abwendenTo divert (attention, etc.)."When asked about the missing cookies, the child deflects the blame by pointing at the dog. "Auf die Frage nach den fehlenden Keksen lenkt das Kind die Schuld ab, indem es auf den Hund zeigt.actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
