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

  • (..) .. AIIow me to introduce you to my trigger-happy partner, James West... .. ...who doesn't reaIize that my Expanding Rope invention... .. ...was a diversion aIIowing me to search for the missing scientists. .. Scientists? .. This is Rita. I found her in a cage in LoveIess' bedroom. .. (..)
    1999 Wild Wild West