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Diversion
01
an activity or form of entertainment that provides amusement or distraction
Examples
Music serves as a wonderful diversion during long commutes, making the journey more enjoyable.
Our office organizes regular team-building activities as a diversion from the usual work routine.
02
something that makes one stop paying attention to or doing something else
Examples
The introduction of a new policy resulted in a diversion from our regular work processes as we had to adapt to the changes.
The unexpected phone call caused a diversion in our meeting agenda as we had to address the urgent matter.
03
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
04
a change in the normal route or path, often due to roadworks, accidents, or other disruptions
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
The road was closed, and we had to take a diversion through the countryside.
The police set up a diversion to divert traffic away from the accident site.
Word Family
diverse
Adjective
diversion
Noun
diversionist
Noun
diversionist
Noun
