Search
to distract
01
to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about
02
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Example
The loud music from the party next door distracted them from their peaceful evening at home.
A loud conversation in the neighboring cubicle can distract employees trying to concentrate on their tasks.
I was distracted by the constant chatter in the room and couldn't concentrate on my reading.
During the important meeting, the constant tapping of a pen began to distract everyone in the room.
The noisy construction outside the window tended to distract her from studying for exams.
