Diversion - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |daɪˈvɜːrʒn|  American pronunciation of the word diversion
Brit.  |daɪˈvɜːʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word diversion

noun

- an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates (syn: recreation)
scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) (syn: deflection, deflexion, deviation, digression, divagation)
a diversion from the main highway
- an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack

Extra examples

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.

He created a diversion while his partner stole her pocketbook.

The diversion led to considerable confusion.

Word forms

noun
singular: diversion
plural: diversions
Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×