Meaning of displacement activity | Babel Free
Definitions
- Aimless, often self-comforting behavior displayed when in doubt, blocked or frustrated.
- Something done needlessly when procrastinating.
Examples
“At last week’s meeting of Infantino’s expanded Fifa Council – the world’s best attended displacement activity – there was instead much discussion of the proposal to bulk up football’s flagship tournament to 40 or 48 teams.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.