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   diversion

   /dʌɪˈvəːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of turning something aside from its course: "the diversion of resources from defence to civil research" Similar reroutingredirectionturning asidedeflectiondigressiondeviationdivergence
   • ▪ the action of reallocating something: "the diversion of funds to the Contras"
   • ▪ an alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed: British "the road was closed and diversions put into operation" Similar detourdeviationalternative routebypass
   • 2. an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a recreation or pastime: "our chief diversion was reading" Similar entertainmentamusementrecreationpastimegamehobbyfunrelaxationrest and relaxationreliefplaypleasuredelightmerrimentenjoymentbeguilementinformal:jolliesR and Rrecdated:sportrare:divertissement
   • ▪ something intended to distract attention from something more important: "a subsidiary raid was carried out on the airfield to create a diversion" Similar distractiondisturbancesmokescreen

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin diversio(n-), from Latin divertere ‘turn aside’ (see divert).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › diversionDIVERSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DIVERSION definition: 1. a different route that is used because a road is closed: 2. the fact of something being sent…. Learn more.

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   diversion: [noun] the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation.

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   diversion: 1 n a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) “a diversion from the main highway” Synonyms: deflection , deflexion , deviation , digression , divagation Types: red herring any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue Type of: turn , turning the act of changing or reversing the direction of the ...

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   Diversion definition: the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose. See examples of DIVERSION used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › diversionDIVERSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DIVERSION meaning: 1. a different route that is used because a road is closed: 2. the fact of something being sent…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › diversionDIVERSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. the act of diverting from a specified course 2. mainly British an official detour used by traffic when a main.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › diversionDiversion - definition of diversion by The Free Dictionary

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   Define diversion. diversion synonyms, diversion pronunciation, diversion translation, English dictionary definition of diversion. n. 1. The act or an instance of ...