diversion

dʌɪˈvəːʃ(ə)n
dɪˈvəːʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of turning something aside from its course.

the diversion of resources from defence to civil research

rerouting,redirection,turning aside,deflection,digression,deviation,divergence

SYNONYMS

deflectiondeviationdigressiondivergenceredirectionreroutingturning aside