diversion
noun/daɪˈvɜrʒən/
Frequency rank: #7,560 most common English word
Meaning
something that turns attention or traffic away from the main route or focus; a distraction or detour
Example sentence
The road crew set up diversion to redirect traffic away from the construction zone.
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