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deflecting

UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

Translations

deflectinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
déviantSens physique ou technique : qui fait changer de direction.
The deflecting shield protected the spacecraft from incoming debris.
Le bouclier déviant a protégé le vaisseau spatial des débris entrants.
Additional translations
détournantSens figuré : qui détourne l’attention ou esquive une question.
Synonyms
turning aside
diverting
redirecting
shifting
deflectingnoun
deflectings
pl
Gerund: the act or process of causing something to change direction
déflectionTerme technique, notamment en physique ou en mécanique.
The deflecting of the missile saved the vessel.
La déflection du missile a sauvé le navire.
Additional translations
déviationSens plus général ; emploi fréquent pour le changement de direction.
Synonyms
shunting
deflection
diversion
redirection
deviation
aversion
sidetracking
evasion
turning aside
rerouting
deflectverb

deflecting

Gerund

deflected
Past Simple
deflected
Past Participle
deflecting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈflɛkt/
US
/dɪˈflɛkt/
The goalie managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
Le gardien a réussi à dévier le ballon loin du but.
Additional translations
éluderSurtout pour éviter une critique, une question ou une responsabilité.
détournerSurtout pour une conversation, un sujet ou une action vers autre chose.
Synonyms
redirect
shun
turn aside
divert
avoid
dodge
sidetrack
Antonyms
converge
direct

Definitions

deflectinggerund / present participle
Causing something to change direction by interposing something; diverting.
The deflecting shield protected the spacecraft from incoming debris.
Avoiding or shifting attention away from a topic or issue.
Her deflecting comments during the interview made it difficult to get a straight answer.
deflectingnoun
The act or process of causing something to change direction; the act of diverting.
The deflecting of the missile saved the vessel.
deflectverb
To cause something to change direction by interposing something; to turn aside from a straight course.
The goalie managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
To cause someone to deviate from an intended purpose or course of action.
She tried to deflect the conversation away from the sensitive topic.
To prevent something from being directed at oneself; to avoid or evade.
He deflected criticism by pointing out the team's overall success.
To change direction after striking an object; to glance off.
The puck deflected off the post and went wide.
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