to draw off by diverting

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• diversion — di•ver•sion [[t]dɪˈvɜr ʒən, ʃən, daɪ [/t]] n. 1) the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose 2) civ a channel made to divert the flow of water from one course to another or to direct the flow of water draining from a piece… …   From formal English to slang

• diversion — /dəˈvɜʒən / (say duh verzhuhn), /daɪ / (say duy ) noun 1. the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course. 2. a compulsory detour on a road or motorway, to avoid an obstacle, bottleneck, etc. 3. distraction from business, care, etc.;… …  

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