Question

deflect The stealth technology used on bombers and fighter jets works by deflecting radar energy, making them “invisible.” dɪˈflɛkt

Accepted Answer

To turn aside, especially from a straight or fixed course. Use of the physical meaning of deflect is common. Thus, a soccer goalie's save might involve deflecting the ball rather than catching it, and workers wear eye shields to deflect tiny particles flying out of machines. But the nonphysical meaning may be even more common. A Hollywood actress might deflect criticism about her personal life by giving lavishly to charity, for example, and we've all tried to change the subject to deflect a question we really didn't want to answer

word	deflect
definition	To turn aside, especially from a straight or fixed course.
eg_sentence	The stealth technology used on bombers and fighter jets works by deflecting radar energy, making them “invisible.”
explanation	Use of the physical meaning of deflect is common. Thus, a soccer goalie's save might involve deflecting the ball rather than catching it, and workers wear eye shields to deflect tiny particles flying out of machines. But the nonphysical meaning may be even more common. A Hollywood actress might deflect criticism about her personal life by giving lavishly to charity, for example, and we've all tried to change the subject to deflect a question we really didn't want to answer
IPA	dɪˈflɛkt

Deflect Deflecting Meaning Common Turn Straight Fixed Stealth