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US/dɪˈvɜːr.ʒən/
UK/daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/
a different route traffic must take when a road is closed; also something that takes attention away
In context
Because of the roadworks, there's a diversion through the town center.
While one thief created a diversion, the other stole her wallet.
Critics call the new stadium a diversion of money away from schools.
Words that go with diversion
verb + noun
- create a diversiondo something to take people's attention awayThe thieves created a diversion while others took the jewelry.
- follow the diversionuse the different route shown on signsFollow the diversion signs to reach the city center.
noun + noun
- traffic diversiona different route drivers must useThere is a traffic diversion near the station because of roadworks.
noun + preposition
- diversion of fundsmoving money to a use it was not meant forThe audit found a diversion of funds from the project.
adjective + noun
- welcome diversionsomething pleasant that takes your mind off worriesThe party was a welcome diversion from exam stress.