The difference between Divert and Offlead

When used as verbs, divert means to turn aside from a course, whereas offlead means to lead off or away.

check bellow for the other definitions of Divert and Offlead

Divert as a verb (transitive):

To turn aside from a course.

Examples:

"The workers diverted the stream away from the road."
Divert as a verb (transitive):

To distract.

Examples:

"Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball."
Divert as a verb (transitive):

To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
Divert as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

To turn aside; to digress.