diversion

di·ver·sion  (d-vûrzhn, -shn, d-)

n.

1. The act or an instance of diverting or turning aside; deviation.

2. Something that distracts the mind and relaxes or entertains.

3. A maneuver that draws the attention of an opponent away from a planned point of action, especially as part of military strategy.

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[Late Latin dversi, dversin-, act of turning aside, from Latin dversus, past participle of dvertere, to divert; see divert.]

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di·version·ary adj.

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diversion

Noun

1. Chiefly Brit an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed

2. something that distracts someone's attention or concentration

3. the act of diverting from a specified course

4. a pleasant or amusing pastime or activity

diversionary adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	diversion - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation" recreation activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity" antic, prank, put-on, joke, trick, caper - a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement bathing - immersing the body in water or sunshine festivity, celebration - any joyous diversion dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music entertainment, amusement - an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention escapade, lark - any carefree episode escapism, escape - an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism" eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy - the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding fun, merriment, playfulness - activities that are enjoyable or amusing; "I do it for the fun of it"; "he is fun to have around" gambling, gaming, play - the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table" game - an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games" jest, joke, jocularity - activity characterized by good humor night life, nightlife - the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.); "a futile search for intelligent nightlife"; "in the summer the nightlife shifts to the dance clubs" pastime, pursuit, interest - a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits" child's play, play - activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child" frolic, gambol, romp, caper, play - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
	2.	diversion - a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal" digression, divagation, deflexion, deviation, deflection turning, turn - the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right" red herring - any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue
	3.	diversion - an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack diversionary attack diversionary landing - an amphibious diversionary attack attack, onrush, onset, onslaught - (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"

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diversion

noun 1. distraction, deviation, deflection, digression

noun 2. pastime, play, game, sport, delight, pleasure, entertainment, hobby, relaxation, recreation, enjoyment, distraction, amusement, gratification, divertissement, beguilement

noun 3. Chiefly Brit. detour, deviation, circuitous route, roundabout way, indirect course

noun 4. Chiefly Brit. deviation, departure, straying, divergence, digression

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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. A diversion order will not constitute a change of destination.
3. A rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination or on a different mode of transportation prior to arrival at ultimate destination.
4. In naval mine warfare, a route or channel bypassing a dangerous area. A diversion may connect one channel to another or it may branch from a channel and rejoin it on the other side of the danger. See also demonstration.

Translations

diversion [daɪˈvəːʃən] n (BRIT) (AUT) → desviación f (= distraction), (MIL) → diversión f

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diversion [daɪˈvəːʃən] n (Brit) (Aut) → déviation f (= distraction), (Mil) → diversion f

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diversion [daɪˈvəːʃən] diverse n (Brit) (Aut) → Umleitung f;

(distraction) → Ablenkung f;

(of funds) → Umlenkung f

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diversion [daɪˈvəːʃən] n (BRIT ) (AUT) → deviazione f (= distraction); divertimento