diversion
[ dih-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, daɪ- /
noun
the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort.
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.
British.
a detour on a highway or road.
distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion.
Military.
a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack.
Origin of diversion
OTHER WORDS FROM diversion
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British Dictionary definitions for diversion
diversion
/ (daɪˈvɜːʃən) /
noun
the act of diverting from a specified course
mainly British
an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed
something that distracts from business, etc; amusement
military
a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack