(a) To turn (in a certain direction); ~ aside; ~ fro, depart from (a place); fig. escape from, avoid (a fraud); ~ to, go to (a place); (b) to turn (sb.) away, repulse; avert (a danger); turn (someone's) course toward or away from sth.; (c) med. to divert (fumes, humors), draw off.

(a) To turn or direct one's mind or will; ~ fro, deviate or digress (from faith, a purpose); turn (to sth. or sb. for help); (b) refl. to go astray, do wrong; (c) ~ stile, to digress; ~ stile to (unto), turn one's pen to (a certain subject).