Word Finder - sidetracked

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To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.

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To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.

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I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we don't have to take the exam.

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To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.

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He has sidetracked this debate for far too long.

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To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.

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Just to sidetrack a little bit from the subject I will explain my reasoning.

They were sidetracked when Doug Nash got the long sought after permission for a dig at Hungerhill Swallet.

It's easy to get sidetracked because as you gain experience, you're tempted to go off on tangents as "opportunities" present themselves.

Their conversation was going someplace right now and she didn't want to be sidetracked.

Certain events occurred" he raised an eyebrow at her that made her shake her head "and we got sidetracked."

She knew me too well - easily sidetracked is one way of saying it.

Kevin was again sidetracked for much of the week with mold work.

It is important to practice these and not to get completely sidetracked by other items and interests.

Got a little sidetracked tonight & started lookin ' at icons.

I will ignore the crass stupidity, emanating from Mark, which has sidetracked this debate for far too long.

I became sidetracked by the question of how you calculate the government 's majority.

This may change as your research develops, but it will help you avoid being sidetracked into irrelevant issues.

I 'm getting dangerously sidetracked here, I 'm not supposed to like The Two Doctors, however the plot is an absolute nonsense.

We were also reluctant to be sidetracked into this arena by the tampon manufacturers.

If you tend to get sidetracked, set a small kitchen timer by the computer to give you a quick reminder to save your work.

With his eye on a career in sports, James played football in high school until a knee injury sidetracked his plans.

Apple iPhone - Apple could be considered responsible for why the rush to GPS enable smartphone devices got sidetracked.

As a frugal car buyer, it's best to keep this in mind instead of becoming sidetracked by vehicles that serve as status symbols.

It all proved that any goal could be achieved if a person didn't allow themselves to get sidetracked.

Lets concentrate on important matters and not get sidetracked into these sterile arguments about homosexuality.

Yeah, I got sidetracked, though.