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Sidetrack v. t. (past & past part. sidetracked; pres. part. sidetracking)

(Railroads) To transfer to a siding from a main line of track.

Hence, fig., to divert or reduce to a position or condition that is relatively secondary or subordinate in activity, importance, effectiveness, or the like; to switch off; to turn aside, as from a purpose. (Colloq.) "Such a project was, in fact, sidetracked in favor of the census of school children."

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Etymology of 'Sidetrack'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Sidetrack" : railroad siding, depart, turnout, deviate, railroad, straggle, digress, railroad track