sidetrack
2sidetrack
verbDefinition of SIDETRACK
transitive verb
1
: to shunt aside (as to a railroad siding)
2
a : to turn aside from a purpose : deflect b : to prevent action on by diversionary tactics <sidetrack an issue>
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1880
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