Definition of Sidetrack
Sidetrack
side·track
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to distract someone from the important or immediate issue/purpose of a discussion by causing them to say or do something that is tangential or unrelated;
e.g. He tried to sidetrack me from my studies by talking about sports.
(verb)
to deflect or divert some action (such as a debate or project) away from its plan or purpose;
e.g. They attempted to sidetrack the project so that it wouldn't interfere with their illegal doings.
(verb)
in American usage, to divert a train to one side or branch of a train line;
e.g. Near that station, they sidetrack the train so that it can begin travelling east.
(noun)
in American usage, a short branch of a railway line that is connected to the main track;
e.g. This tiny station is only accessible by a sidetrack from the main railway route.
(noun)
a minor or less-important position or track to which one might be diverted;
e.g. They took a sidetrack to discuss the cosmetic appearance of the product.
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