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sidetracked

/sɪdɪˈtrækt/ verb · British & US
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What does sidetracked mean?

verb

To cause (someone) to give up their main goal or activity and think or talk about something else. To cause (a project or plan) to go off course or become less effective.

Example

"The long discussion about the movie sidetracked the conversation from the main topic."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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