distractionshield
nounUK /dɪˈstrækʃən ʃiːld/
US /dɪˈstrækʃən ʃiːld/
A distraction shield is something that keeps you from getting distracted.
She used a distraction shield like headphones to focus on her homework.
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2. A software feature that blocks pop-ups and alerts while you work.
The app's distraction shield silenced all notifications during the meeting.
3. A mental habit of ignoring things that pull your attention away.
He built a distraction shield by turning off his phone before studying.
4. A physical barrier, like a screen or partition, that blocks distracting sights.
Her desk has a small distraction shield so she can't see the busy hallway.