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Meaning of distract

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

distract

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈtɹækt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To divert the attention of.

    Example: The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored.

  2. To make crazy or insane; to drive to distraction.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Separated; drawn asunder.

  2. Insane; mad.