| Shift |
| Amuse |
| Shunt |
| Deflect |
| Matures |
| Distract |
| Redirect |
| Entertain |
| Sidetrack |
| Turn aside |
| Reroute, as traffic |
| Make people look away |
| Send in a different direction |
| Send off in another direction |
| Reallocate to a different purpose |
| Lighthearted chamber orchestra pieces |