English Dictionary

sidetrack

verb

(rail transport) To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.

Don't let him sidetrack you from your goals.

意味（1）

(rail transport) To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.

Two westbound freights were in the vicinity and the operator was kept busy passing them radio messages with the latest information on the late running of the streamliners, to allow the enginemen to keep moving until the last possible minute before they had to sidetrack their trains to let the fast trains overtake.

意味（2）

To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.

Sorry I'm late. I got sidetracked helping my friend move some furniture.

意味（3）

To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.

The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program.

意味（4）

(intransitive) To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.

Just to sidetrack a little bit from the subject I will explain my reasoning.