distract

US /dɪˈstrækt/
UK /dɪˈstrækt/
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1.

prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.

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Don't distract me while I'm working.
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The loud music began to distract the students.
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divertsidetrackdraw awaytake awayturn aside
2.

divert (attention) from something.

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He tried to distract her attention from the problem.
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A sudden noise can easily distract a child.
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divertdraw awayturn asidesidetrack
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distractiondistracted drivingdrive someone to distraction