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(-trak′)

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transitive verb, intransitive verb

to switch from a main line to a siding: said of a train, etc.
to turn away from the main issue or course; divert or be diverted

noun

a railroad siding

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verb side·tracked, side·track·ing, side·tracks

verb, transitive

To divert from a main issue or course: I was sidetracked from my work by an unexpected visitor.
To delay or block the progress of deliberately: “a bill that would sidetrack food irradiation in this country” (Alexis Beck).
To switch from a main railroad track to a siding.

verb, intransitive

To deviate from a main issue or course.
To run into a siding.

noun

A railroad siding.

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