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diversion

Definition

  • noun: the act of changing the direction or use of something
  • noun: the act or an instance of 'diverting' from a course, activity, or use
  • synonyms: amusement, pastime, play

Examples

  • The officials were charged with illegal 'diversion' of public funds. [=they were charged with using public money illegally for some improper purpose]

  • The bad weather forced the 'diversion' of several flights. [=several flights had to land somewhere else because of bad weather]

  • Sports provide him with a welcome 'diversion' from the pressures of his job.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-That explains the blood.\N-Blood? Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Listen, last night, l'm guessing Snape let\Nthe troll in as a diversion... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...so he could try and get past that headed dog. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone