shunt 
/ˈʃʌnt/ verb
shunts; shunt·ed; shunt·ing /ˈʃʌnt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to move (someone or something) to a different and usually less important or noticeable place or position
▪ The company shunted him (off) to the mail room. — often used figuratively ▪ Her suggestions were shunted aside. [=ignored] 2 : to move (a train or railway car) from one track to another
▪ The company shunted him (off) to the mail room. — often used figuratively ▪ Her suggestions were shunted aside. [=ignored]
