odvoditi

1. (+ acc.) to take; to lead away
   Svako jutro odvodim decu u vrtić. — Every morning I take the kids to kindergarten.
   Policija ih odvodi u stanicu. — The police are taking them to the station.
2. (of actions or consequences) to lead to
   Takav način razmišljanja odvodi nas od suštine problema. — Such a way of thinking leads us away from the essence of the problem.
   Takva politika odvodi zemlju u propast. — Such policies are leading the country to ruin.
3. (of water or liquid) to drain; to carry away
   Ova cev odvodi vodu iz kupatila. — This pipe drains water from the bathroom.

When taking someone by vehicle, odvoziti is often used instead.