sidetrack

verb
UK: /ˈsaɪd.træk/
US: /ˈsaɪd.træk/

  1. To distract someone from something important.

    1. Don't sidetrack me from my work.
    2. The long phone call sidetracked me from finishing the project on time.

  2. To direct attention away from the intended subject.

    1. The speaker tried to sidetrack the issue.
    2. The politician attempted to sidetrack the reporter with irrelevant details.

Synonyms

divert distract derail detour
sidetrack noun

  1. A short railroad track used for storing railroad cars.

    1. The train moved onto the sidetrack.
    2. Freight cars were parked on the sidetrack near the factory awaiting delivery.

  2. A subject that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about.

    1. That's a sidetrack from our main topic.
    2. Social media became a sidetrack, consuming hours that could have been spent studying.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sidetrack" in English means: To distract someone from something important., To direct attention away from the intended subject..

The phonetic transcription of "sidetrack" is /ˈsaɪd.træk/ in British English and /ˈsaɪd.træk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sidetrack": divert, distract, derail, detour.

Example usage of "sidetrack": "Don't sidetrack me from my work.". More examples on the page.