🔀sidetrack

verb
/ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

Example Sentences

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

Example Expressions

get sidetracked

Synonyms

distract, divert, mislead, digress, deflect

Antonyms

focus, concentrate, continue

Collocations

sidetrack discussion, easily sidetracked, sidetracked by

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