Cause (something) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course.
He deflected the blow with his forearm.
The goalie managed to deflect the soccer ball away from the goal with a skillful save.
The windshield wipers were designed to deflect raindrops, ensuring clear visibility for the driver.
The diplomat skillfully deflected sensitive questions during the press conference.
Using a mirror, the scientist could deflect the laser beam in various directions for experiments.