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- DictionaryDi·ver·sion/dəˈvərZHən/
noun
- 1. an instance of turning something aside from its course: "a diversion of resources from defense to civil research"
- 2. an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a recreation or pastime: "our chief diversion was reading"
the act of causing something or someone to turn in a different direction, or to be used for a different purpose: [ U ] A snowstorm closed the airport, and the diversion of air traffic was therefore necessary. [ C ] diversions of money into other projects.
Definitions of diversion. noun. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) “a diversion from the main highway” synonyms: deflection, deflexion, deviation, digression, divagation. see more. noun. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates. “scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists” synonyms: recreation. see more.
something that takes your attention away from something else: John created a diversion while the rest of us escaped. diversion noun (ENTERTAINMENT) an activity you do for entertainment or pleasure: Reading is a pleasant diversion. (Definition of diversion from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
diversion. noun. /daɪˈvɜːʃn/. /daɪˈvɜːrʒn/. [countable, uncountable] the act of changing the direction that somebody/something is following, or what something is used for. a river diversion project. We made a short diversion to go and look at the castle.
3 days ago · A diversion is an action or event that attracts your attention away from what you are doing or concentrating on.
diversion. 1. The act of drawing the attention and forces of an enemy from the point of the principal operation; an attack, alarm, or feint that diverts attention. 2. A change made in a prescribed route for operational or tactical reasons.
Diversion definition: the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose. See examples of DIVERSION used in a sentence.
