diversion
[noun]
Synonyms:
- detour, departure, deviation, digression
- pastime, amusement, distraction, entertainment, game, recreation, relaxation, sport

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Related Words: frivolity, levity

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

di‧ver‧sion /daɪˈvɜːʃən, də- $ -ɜːrʒən/ noun

1. [uncountable and countable] a change in the direction or use of something, or the act of changing it
diversion of
the diversion of the river
the diversion of funds into the military budget

2. [uncountable and countable] an enjoyable activity that you do to stop yourself from becoming bored

3. [countable] something that stops you from paying attention to what you are doing or what is happening:
Two prisoners created a diversion to give the men time to escape.

4. [countable] British English a different way that traffic is sent when the usual roads are closed

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

diversion
noun
I. change of direction
ADJ. brief, short | major
VERB + DIVERSION make, take From Poiso we make a short diversion to drive to the top of the mountain.
PREP. ~ from the diversion of water from the river into the reservoir
~ to The pilot set the aircraft up for a diversion to the nearest suitable airfield.

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diversion
II. temporary route
ADJ. temporary A temporary diversion has been set up to take traffic away from the accident site.
traffic
VERB + DIVERSION set up | signpost The road will be closed for two days; diversions have been signposted.
DIVERSION + VERB be in operation The main road is now closed and diversions are in operation.

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diversion
III. distraction
ADJ. welcome
VERB + DIVERSION create, provide The fire was started to create a diversion, allowing some prisoners to escape.
PREP. ~ from The cinema provided a welcome diversion from camp routine.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

diversion
IV. pleasant activity
ADJ. pleasant, pleasurable | minor
VERB + DIVERSION make, provide The party would make a pleasant diversion in his rather dull social life.

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