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Britannica Dictionary definition of SIDETRACK
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1
:
to cause (someone) to talk about or do something different and less important
— usually used as (be/get) sidetracked
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Now, what was I saying? I got sidetracked by that phone call.
2
US
a
:
to change the direction or use of (something)
— usually used as (be) sidetracked
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The grant money was sidetracked [=diverted] to fund unrelated research projects.
b
:
to prevent (something) from being dealt with
— usually used as (be) sidetracked
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The real issue has been sidetracked.
