An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.
The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
An elongation, a deflection or deviation from a mean position or expected path.
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
A detour, such as during road construction.
Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.
The act of diverting.
Removal of water via a canal.
The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.