To divert (attention, etc.).
To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
To make (something) deviate from its original path.
To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
To deviate from its original path.
To help forward; to assist.
To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.
More distant; relatively distant.
More, additional.
To a greater extent or degree.
Beyond what is already stated or is already the case.
Also; in addition; furthermore; moreover.
Following on (from).
To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent.