🔀diversion

noun
/daɪˈvɜːrʒən/

Meaning

The act of changing direction or being distracted; an activity that entertains.
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind

Example Sentences

The road was closed, so we had to take a diversion through the village.

The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.

Example Expressions

make a diversion

Synonyms

distraction, detour, entertainment, pastime, deviation, redirection
Entry 1
distraction, detour, entertainment, pastime, deviation
Entry 2
detour, distraction, entertainment, redirection

Antonyms

focus, directness, concentration, direct route, main path
Entry 1
focus, directness, concentration
Entry 2
direct route, main path, concentration, focus

Collocations

road diversion, diversion tactic, diversion route, create a diversion, traffic diversion, create diversion, temporary diversion
Entry 1
road diversion, diversion tactic, diversion route, create a diversion
Entry 2
traffic diversion, create diversion, temporary diversion

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