to direct attention away intentionally; to mislead
意図的に注意をそらす; 誤導する (itotekini chūi o sorasu; godō suru)
"He tried to point off the reporters by changing the topic."
"彼は話題を変えて記者たちの注意をそらそうとした。" (Kare wa wadai o kaete kishatachi no chūi o sorasou to shita.)
to end a romantic relationship with someone
to provide support or resources for new projects
to participate in an activity or celebration
to use one’s suffering as motivation for positive action
to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress
to be naturally suited for something