- A check on movement - Interruption - Off putting move - Red herring - The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation. - That which diverts attention; a diversion. - A diversity of direction; detachment.
- A way around - Amusement - The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or
object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of
the mind from business. - That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind
from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime;
as, the diversions of youth. - The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy
from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack,
alarm, or feint which diverts.
- Go in with main characters intent on fun - The act of receiving as host, or of amusing,
admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or
treatment, in general. - That which entertains, or with which one is
entertained; as: (a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of
a guest; especially, provision for the table; a hospitable repast; a
feast; a formal or elegant meal. (b) That which engages the attention
agreeably, amuses or diverts, whether in private, as by conversation,
etc., or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement. - Admission into service; service. - Payment of soldiers or servants; wages.