distract
verbUK /dɪˈstrækt/
US /dɪˈstrækt/
To take someone's attention away from what they are doing.
The loud music distracted me while I was reading.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To make someone feel worried or confused so they cannot think clearly.
Worry about the test distracted her all day.
3. To entertain or amuse someone for a while.
The toys distracted the children during the long trip.
4. To pull someone's mind toward something pleasant or interesting instead of a task.
The bright screen distracted him from his homework.