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1sidetrack
noun side·track \ˈsīd-ˌtrak\
Definition of SIDETRACK
1
: siding 2
2
: a position or condition of secondary importance to which one may be diverted

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First Known Use of SIDETRACK
1835
Rhymes with SIDETRACK
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2sidetrack
transitive verb
: to cause (someone) to talk about or do something different and less important
: to change the direction or use of (something)
: to prevent (something) from being dealt with
Full Definition of SIDETRACK
1
: to shunt aside (as to a railroad siding)
2
a : to turn aside from a purpose : deflect b : to prevent action on by diversionary tactics <sidetrack an issue>
First Known Use of SIDETRACK
1880
SIDETRACK Defined for Kids
sidetrack
verb side·track \ˈsīd-ˌtrak\
side·trackedside·track·ing
Definition of SIDETRACK for Kids
: to turn aside from a main purpose or direction <Nick could launch a question guaranteed to sidetrack the teacher long enough to … wipe out the homework assignment. — Andrew Clements, Frindle>
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