LEARNit Dictionary

diversion

noun
1
the act of changing the direction that somebody/something is following, or what something is used for
انحراف, تغییر مسیر
2
something that takes your attention away from somebody/something while something else is happening
حواس‌پرتی, جلب توجه, اغفال
For the government, the war was a welcome diversion from the country's economic problems.
A smoke bomb created a diversion while the robbery took place.
The fire was started to create a diversion, allowing some prisoners to escape.
3
a road or route that is used when the usual one is closed
مسیر جایگزین, راه انحرافی
Diversions will be signposted.
4
an activity that is done for pleasure, especially because it takes your attention away from something else
سرگرمی, تفریح
The party will make a pleasant diversion.
The city is full of diversions.
TV provided a welcome diversion from our routine.
synonym distraction