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dy-VURSHUN/daɪˈvɜːʃn/

A diversion is a different route, something that takes attention away, or a pastime: a traffic diversion, a diversion tactic, a pleasant diversion. Detour is the road twin; distraction is the attention twin; the main route sits opposite. Sending candidates through a fire door is a hazard, not a “journey”.

Meaning

A change of route; something that takes attention away; also a pastime.

Examples

• “A diversion of candidates through the fire door is a hazard, not a “journey”.”
• “Detour is the road twin. Distraction is attention. Amusement is the pastime sense. A journey is marketing. An exit is statutory. Use the corridor; leave the fire door for fire.”

Good to know

A detour, distraction, or amusement. Road: detour. Attention: distraction. A “journey” through a fire door is a hazard.

Near in meaning

detour

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