diversion in Dutch
diversion in Dutch is afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak — diversion means something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
diversion in Dutch
afleidingsmanoeuvre
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
misleiding
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
vermaak
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
verstrooiïng
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
ontspannen
The act of diverting.
verstrooien
The act of diverting.
verlegging
Removal of water via a canal.
omleiding
What does "diversion" mean?
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noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
"The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door."
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noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
"Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months."
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noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.
"There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs."
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diversion in a sentence
- The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door.
- He asked an odd question just to create a diversion from the awkward silence.
- Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months.
- Crosswords are a pleasant diversion on a long train journey.
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What is "diversion" in Dutch?
"diversion" in Dutch is afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak. diversion means: Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
How do you use "diversion" in a sentence?
Example: "The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door." In Dutch, "diversion" is afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak.
Are there other ways to say "diversion" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "diversion": afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak, verstrooiïng, ontspannen, verstrooien.
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