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diversions

/daɪˈvɜːrʒənz/ /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/

Meanings
noun
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

Examples :

"The magician used silly jokes and bright lights as diversions while he secretly prepared the next trick. "
action plan

Related Words

Illustration distracts

distracts verb

/dɪˈstrækts/ /dəˈstrækts/

To divert the attention of.

"The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

Illustration suspending

suspending verb

/səˈspɛndɪŋ/ /səˈspɛndən/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

Illustration passengers

passengers noun

/ˈpæsənd͡ʒəz/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚz/

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

"Somebody in a team who does not do their fair share of the work."

Illustration destination

destination noun

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of destining or appointing.

"The teacher's destination for the class was to master fractions by the end of the term. "

Illustration diverting

diverting verb

/daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/ /dəˈvɜːrtɪŋ/

To turn aside from a course.

"The workers diverted the stream away from the road."

Illustration officially

officially adverb

/əˈfɪʃəli/

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration management

management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration proceeding

proceeding verb

/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

"To proceed on a journey."

Illustration transportation

transportation noun

/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/

The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.

"We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation."

Illustration rerouting

rerouting verb

/ˌriːˈruːtɪŋ/ /riˈruːtɪŋ/

To change the route taken by something.

"Due to the accident on the highway, the GPS is rerouting us through the backroads. "