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diversion

/daɪˈvɜːʃən/

/daɪˈvɜrʒən/

diversionnoun

diversions

/daɪˈvɜːʃən/

/daɪˈvɜrʒən/

Translations

обход

The road was closed, so we had to take a diversion.

Дорога была закрыта, поэтому нам пришлось сделать обход.

отвлечение

The loud noise was just a diversion to distract the guards.

Громкий шум был просто отвлечением, чтобы отвлечь охранников.

развлечение

Reading is a great diversion during long flights.

Чтение - отличное развлечение во время долгих перелетов.

Additional translations

отклонение

маневр

Definitions

An activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a recreation or pastime.

Reading is a pleasant diversion from the stresses of daily life.

An instance of turning something aside from its course; the act of diverting.

A diversion was put in place to guide vehicles around the collapsed bridge.

A tactic used to draw attention away from the main issue or target.

The magician used a diversion to distract the audience while he performed the trick.

A temporary route used when the usual road is closed; a detour.

Follow the diversion signs to rejoin the motorway.

Synonyms

diversionary tactic

diversionadjective

/daɪˈvɜːʃən/

/daɪˈvɜrʒən/

Attributive use before nouns (e.g., "diversion route"); generally non-gradable.

Definitions

Relating to or providing a diversion, especially for traffic.

Diversion signs directed drivers onto the bypass road.

Intended to distract or entertain.

The hospital organized diversion activities for the children.

Synonyms