IPA: /ˈsaɪdtræk/
KK: /ˈsaɪdtræk/
intransitive verb
Definition: To move away from the main topic or direction, often leading to a distraction or change in focus.
Example: During the meeting, we tended to sidetrack the discussion with unrelated stories.
noun
Definition: A track that runs alongside a main track, often used for trains to stop or pass each other, or a situation that is less important than the main issue.
Example: The train was moved to the sidetrack to allow the express train to pass.
transitive verb
Definition: To cause someone or something to move away from the main focus or direction, often delaying or distracting them from their original purpose.
Example: The unexpected phone call sidetracked me from finishing my report.