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.
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.
The practitioners of such an occupation collectively.
The declaration of belief in the principles of a religion; hence, one's faith or religion.
A promise or vow made on entering a religious order.
Any declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or (as now often implied) pretended.