sidetrack

1. To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.

2. To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.

   Sorry I'm 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.

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3. To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.

   The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program.

   He has sidetracked this debate for far too long.

4. (intransitive)To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.

   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.

1. I got sidetracked.

   Мене відволікли.

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2. Tom got sidetracked.

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3. I was sidetracked.

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4. Don't get sidetracked.

   ruНе отвлекайтесь.

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5. He tried to sidetrack the discussion.

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