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.
A strong desire; an itch to do something.
To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.
To put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.
To press onward or forward.
To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.
To provoke; to exasperate.
To press hard upon; to follow closely.