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sidetrack

side·track [ sd tràk ]


verb  (past and past participle side·tracked, present participle side·track·ing, 3rd person present singular side·tracks)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb distract somebody: to divert somebody from the original subject or activity
The interruption sidetracked the discussion.

2. transitive and intransitive verb divert train: to divert a train to a railroad siding, or run into a siding



noun  (plural side·tracks)
Definition:
 
1. cause of diversion: something that causes a diversion from the original subject or activity

2. rail siding of railroad: a railroad siding

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