Umlenken — meaning in English

English meaning

• diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
• divert verb To change the direction or course of something.

Senses

Umlenken is used for these senses in English:

• diversion The act of diverting.

diversion — full definition

1. noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
2. noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
3. noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.

divert — full definition

1. verb To change the direction or course of something.
2. verb To draw someone's attention away from something.
3. verb To entertain or amuse someone.

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