sidetrack (Meaning)
sidetrack (n)
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
sidetrack (v)
wander from a direct or straight course
sidetrack (v. t.)
To transfer to a siding from a main line of track.
Hence, fig., to divert or reduce to a position or condition that is relatively secondary or subordinate in activity, importance, effectiveness, or the like; to switch off; to turn aside, as from a purpose.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sidetrack
sidetrack Sentence Examples
- The captivating film effortlessly sidetracked him from his pressing obligations.
- The committee's discussion was repeatedly sidetracked by tangential debates.
- The sneaky fox sidetracked the hounds with a clever diversion.
- A mischievous remark sidetracked the serious conversation, leading to a fit of laughter.
- The politician's speech was sidetracked by unexpected interruptions from the audience.
- The child's boundless imagination constantly sidetracked her from her schoolwork.
- A technical glitch temporarily sidetracked the team's progress on the project.
- The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked cookies sidetracked the dieter from their healthy resolve.
- A sudden rainstorm sidetracked their hiking plans, forcing them to seek shelter.
- The salesman's skillful banter sidetracked the potential buyer from their intended purchase.
FAQs About the word sidetrack
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass, wander from a direct or straight courseTo transfer to a
swerve, divert, move, redirect, deflect, veer, switch, shunt, shift, avert
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The captivating film effortlessly sidetracked him from his pressing obligations.
The committee's discussion was repeatedly sidetracked by tangential debates.
The sneaky fox sidetracked the hounds with a clever diversion.
A mischievous remark sidetracked the serious conversation, leading to a fit of laughter.
