[ dʌɪ'və:ʃ(ə)n , dɪ- ]
■ noun
1》 an instance of diverting.
2》 Brit. an alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed.
3》 something intended to distract someone's attention: a raid was carried out to create a ~.
4》 a recreation or pastime.
Derivatives
~ary adjective