* The loud music distorted the sound of the phone ringing. (This example uses "distort" to describe the effect on sound.)
* The news report distorted the facts of the situation, leading to public misunderstanding. (This example uses "distort" to describe the effect on information.)
* The funhouse mirrors distorted our reflections, making us look taller or shorter than we actually were. (This example uses "distort" to describe a visual effect.)
These are just a few examples. You can use "distort" in many different ways depending on the context.