diversion

noun [C/U] (CHANGE OF DIRECTION)

/dɪˈvɜr·ʒən, dɑɪ-/

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› the act of causing something or someone to turn in a different direction, or to be used for a different purpose: [U] A snowstorm closed the airport, and the diversion of air traffic was therefore necessary. [C] diversions of money into other projects

(Definition of diversion noun (CHANGE OF DIRECTION) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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