English-Spanish translations for sidetrack

Definition of sidetrack

  • A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for unloading freight, or to allow two trains on a same track to meet or pass ; a railroad siding
  • A smaller tunnel or well drilled as an auxiliary off a main tunnel or well
  • To divert on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass
  • To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing to a secondary or subordinate position
  • To deviate briefly from the topic at hand

Examples

  • Stay focused on the story; you keep getting lost in all of these little sidetracks.
  • Sorry Im late. I got sidetracked helping my friend move some furniture.
  • The politician sidetracked the reporter with a story about duck hunting instead of a direct response to the question that was asked.
  • I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we dont have to take the exam.
  • The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program.
  • He has sidetracked this debate for far too long.
  • Just to sidetrack a little bit from the subject I will explain my reasoning.
  • To sidetrack for a moment, let me commend this team for their outstanding efforts.

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