To turn (someone's or something's gaze, attention, or face) toward something; to direct or point (an object or attention) at something.
司会者は観客の注意をステージへ振り向けた。
The host directed the audience's attention to the stage.
彼女はカメラを窓の外に振り向けて景色を撮った。
She turned the camera toward the window and photographed the view.
先生は板書に生徒の視線を振り向けさせた。
The teacher drew the students' gaze to the blackboard.
To appropriate or allocate (resources, funds, attention, etc.) for another purpose; to set aside or assign.
会社は新商品の開発に多くの予算を振り向けた。
The company allocated a large portion of the budget to developing the new product.
政府は教育分野へ資源を振り向ける方針を発表した。
The government announced a policy to direct resources toward the education sector.
忙しい時期なので、私は時間を優先業務に振り向けている。
Because it's a busy period, I'm directing my time toward priority tasks.