di·ver·sion
Pronounced:
/dəˈvɚʒən/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural di·ver·sionsMeaning:
1 formal : the act of changing the direction or use of something : the act of diverting something [count] ▪ The bad weather forced the diversion of several flights. [=several flights had to land somewhere else because of bad weather] ▪ small diversions of river water for irrigation [noncount] ▪ The officials were charged with illegal diversion of public funds. [=they were charged with using public money illegally for some improper purpose]
2 formal : something that people do because it is enjoyable, entertaining, or pleasant [count] ▪ Hiking is one of my favorite diversions. ▪ Our town offers few diversions. ▪ Sports provide him with a welcome diversion from the pressures of his job. [noncount] ▪ We're in need of some diversion. [=amusement, entertainment]
3 [count] : something that takes attention away from what is happening ▪ He created a diversion while his partner stole her pocketbook.
4 [count] Brit : 1detour 2 ▪ The road is closed—please follow the diversion.
2 formal : something that people do because it is enjoyable, entertaining, or pleasant [count] ▪ Hiking is one of my favorite diversions. ▪ Our town offers few diversions. ▪ Sports provide him with a welcome diversion from the pressures of his job. [noncount] ▪ We're in need of some diversion. [=amusement, entertainment]
3 [count] : something that takes attention away from what is happening ▪ He created a diversion while his partner stole her pocketbook.
4 [count] Brit : 1detour 2 ▪ The road is closed—please follow the diversion.