diversion

Definitions

1. A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
   countable, uncountable
2. A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action
3. A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
   countable, uncountable
4. A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind
5. The act of diverting.
   countable, uncountable
6. The act of diverting
7. Removal of water via a canal.
   countable, uncountable
8. Removal of water via a canal
9. A detour, such as during road construction.
   countable, uncountable
10. A detour, such as during road construction
11. The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.
    countable, uncountable
12. Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Of those therefore that have⟳ attained to the highest degree of honour and riches, some have⟳ affected mastery in some art; as Nero in music and poetry, Commodus in the art of a gladiator. And such as affect⟳ not some such thing, must find⟳ diversion and recreation of their thoughts in the contention either of play⟳, or business.”

“Further, in response to the trust⟳ defense raised at trial, the court did properly instruct the jury on partial diversion when it charged that the funds diverted to Moon's personal use⟳ became taxable "to the extent so diverted." Obviously, the word "divert" is in common enough use⟳ and understandable by ordinary jurors, so as to require⟳ no explanatory charge.”

“Though his account of written communication over the past 5,000 years necessarily has a powerful forward⟳ momentum, his diversions down the fascinating byways of the subject are irresistible ...”

“An interesting feature in the weeks preceding the diversions was the provision of a road-learning train⟳ to familiarise main line drivers with the alternative route.”

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