deconcentrate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːˈkɒnsəntreɪt/
Definition
To cause someone or oneself to stop concentrating or paying attention.
Examples
The constant notifications on his phone would deconcentrate him from his work.
She tried to deconcentrate the students by asking them to stand on one leg.
It's hard not to deconcentrate when there's so much noise outside.
How to Use deconcentrate
- deconcentrate on (prepositional phrase)
- To stop focusing attention on something. — "It's difficult to deconcentrate on your studies when your phone keeps buzzing."
- deconcentrate from (prepositional phrase)
- To be caused to stop concentrating on something. — "The sudden loud noise caused him to deconcentrate from his reading."
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