sidetrack

/sˈa‍ɪdtɹæk/

/ˈsaɪdˌtɹæk/

[noun] [verb]

Sidetrack

[NOUN]

a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

synonyms : railroad siding

siding

turnout

to sidetrack

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

wander from a direct or straight course

synonyms : depart

digress

straggle

Examples

1. The project manager reminded her team to focus on the project goals and not get sidetracked by minor issues, emphasizing the importance of not losing sight of the forest for the trees.

2. Anyway, well, sidetracked.

3. And also, this is completely, completely sidetracked.

4. I'm sidetracking here.