diversion
Americannoun
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the act of diverting diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose.
a diversion of industry into the war effort.
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a channel made to divert the flow of water from one course to another or to direct the flow of water draining from a piece of ground.
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British. a detour on a highway or road.
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distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime.
Movies are his favorite diversion.
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Military. a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack.
noun
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the act of diverting from a specified course
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an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed
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something that distracts from business, etc; amusement
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military a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack
Other Word Forms
- diversional adjective
- prediversion noun
Etymology
Origin of diversion
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin dīversiōn- (stem of dīversiō ), equivalent to Latin dīvers ( us ) diverse + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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One of these altered what defendants could qualify for mental health diversions.
From Los Angeles Times
The road has been closed in both directions and traffic diversions are in place.
From BBC
Their bedroom may be cluttered with all manner of diversion and playthings, but what they really want is that shiny, as-yet unattained object — Rick Caruso! — beckoning from behind glass.
From Los Angeles Times
It said contractors would be sent to the site "to assist with gritting the road surface and ensure it is safe before re-opening", adding local diversions have been put in place.
From BBC
We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine; funny stuff isn’t merely diversion, but essential to our health.
From Los Angeles Times
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