Diversion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort.
  2. 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.
  3. a detour on a highway or road.
  4. distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion.
  5. a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack.
noun
  1. the act of diverting from a specified course
  2. an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed
  3. something that distracts from business, etc; amusement
  4. a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack
Diversion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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