Diversion | Mean of diversion in English Dictionary
/dəˈvɚʒən/
- Noun
- the act of changing the direction or use of something
- 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
- The officials were charged with illegal diversion of public funds. [=they were charged with using public money illegally for some improper purpose]
- something that people do because it is enjoyable, entertaining, or pleasant
- 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.
- We're in need of some diversion. [=amusement, entertainment]
- something that takes attention away from what is happening
- He created a diversion while his partner stole her pocketbook.
Những từ liên quan với DIVERSION
alteration, distraction, deviation, amusement, picnic, pastime, enjoyment, play, ball, levity, fun, pleasure, deflection