English Dictionary
Definition of “diversion”
diversion (daɪˈvɜːʃən
)
Definitions
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
Alternative Forms
diˈversional diˈversionary adjective
Synonyms
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pastime,
play,
game,
sport,
delight,
pleasure,
entertainment,
hobby,
relaxation,
recreation,
enjoyment,
distraction,
amusement,
gratification,
divertissement,
beguilement,
Translations
- British English:
diversion
A diversion is a special route arranged for traffic when the normal route cannot be used.They turned back because of traffic diversions.daɪˈvɜːʃən NOUN They turned back because of traffic diversions.
- Spanish:
desvío
nm
- French:
déviation
nf
- German:
Umleitung
nf
- Chinese: 转向 n
- Arabic: اِنْحِراف n
- Portuguese: desvio nm
- Russian: отклонение nnt
- Croatian: diverzija nf
- Czech: objížďka nf
- Danish: afledningsmanøvre nutr
- Dutch: afleiding nf
- Finnish: kiertotie n
- Greek: παρεκτροπή nf
- Italian: deviazione nf
- Japanese: 迂回路 n
- Korean: 전환 n
- Norwegian: avledning nm
- Polish: odwrócenie nnt
- Brazilian Portuguese: desvio nm
- European Spanish:
desvío
nm
- Swedish: omläggning nutr
- Thai: การหันเหความสนใจ n
- Turkish: mecburi yön n
- Vietnamese: đường vòng n
Usage examples
The strategy is simple: we create a major diversion , go for Pernelle first, then Ziegler.
Jenkins, Geoffrey, A Daystar of Fear (1994)They point out the negative consequences, chiefly the extension of the sick role and diversion from other solutions.
British Medical Journal (2002)Howland Township disciplined Martin in 1993 after he admitted paddling about 20 juveniles in another diversion program.
canada.com (2004)The woodland will provide a quiet diversion for recreational users.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Yet Burgoyne still believed that if a diversion were made in his favour he could push his way past Gates to Albany.
Hibbert, Christopher, Red Coats and Rebels - the war for America 1770-1781 (1990)
