Bahasa Melayu

melencongkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

divert, turn aside

To make something go away from its original course or direction.

ملنچوڠكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kerja pembaikan itu melencongkan aliran air ke parit kecil.

    The repair work diverted the water flow into a small drain.

  2. Jururuteknik itu melencongkan kabel ke sisi dinding.

    The technician turned the cable aside to the wall's edge.

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What does “divert” mean in Malay?

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melencongkan

Common meaning: make something go off its original course.

Word family

Common derived forms

lencong
to veer, swerve, or change direction
lencongan
a detour; a diversion; a deviation

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.