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sidetrack

verb

/ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

get sidetracked

distract, divert, mislead, digress, deflect

focus, concentrate, continue

sidetrack discussion, easily sidetracked, sidetracked by

to give assistance or help to someone or something

To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.

to say that something will happen in the future

To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.