sidetracked (Meaning)

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sidetracked (imp. & p. p.)

of Sidetrack

My plans were sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
The meeting was sidetracked by a lengthy discussion about unrelated matters.
The project was sidetracked due to a shortage of resources.
I got sidetracked by a fascinating article I found online.
The investigation was sidetracked by false leads and dead ends.
The conversation was constantly sidetracked by interruptions and digressions.
The main goal of the conference was sidetracked by a heated debate on a minor issue.
Their vacation plans were sidetracked by a sudden illness.
The driver was sidetracked by a large construction zone and had to take a detour.
I had to step away from my work to help a colleague, but I was soon sidetracked by the urgency of their problem.

of Sidetrack

switched, diverted, swerved, shunted, shifted, transferred, veered, moved, redirected, deflected

No antonyms found.

My plans were sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

The meeting was sidetracked by a lengthy discussion about unrelated matters.

The project was sidetracked due to a shortage of resources.

I got sidetracked by a fascinating article I found online.