Collocations for diversion - noun
1. change of direction
ADJ.
brief, short | major
VERB + DIVERSION
make, take
From Poiso we make a short diversion to drive to the top of the mountain.
From Poiso we make a short diversion to drive to the top of the mountain.
PREP.
~ from
the diversion of water from the river into the reservoir
the diversion of water from the river into the reservoir
~ to
The pilot set the aircraft up for a diversion to the nearest suitable airfield.
The pilot set the aircraft up for a diversion to the nearest suitable airfield.
2. temporary route
ADJ.
temporary
A temporary diversion has been set up to take traffic away from the accident site.
A temporary diversion has been set up to take traffic away from the accident site.
traffic
VERB + DIVERSION
set up | signpost
The road will be closed for two days; diversions have been signposted.
The road will be closed for two days; diversions have been signposted.
DIVERSION + VERB
be in operation
The main road is now closed and diversions are in operation.
The main road is now closed and diversions are in operation.
3. distraction
ADJ.
welcome
VERB + DIVERSION
create, provide
The fire was started to create a diversion, allowing some prisoners to escape.
The fire was started to create a diversion, allowing some prisoners to escape.
PREP.
~ from
The cinema provided a welcome diversion from camp routine.
The cinema provided a welcome diversion from camp routine.
4. pleasant activity
ADJ.
pleasant, pleasurable | minor
VERB + DIVERSION
make, provide
The party would make a pleasant diversion in his rather dull social life.
The party would make a pleasant diversion in his rather dull social life.