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sidetracking

UK
/ˈsaɪd.træk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪd.træk.ɪŋ/

Translations

sidetrackingnoun
обходной путь
The construction of a sidetracking was necessary to avoid the traffic jam.
Строительство обходного пути было необходимо, чтобы избежать пробки.
The constant sidetracking during the meeting made it hard to focus on the main agenda.
Постоянное отвлечение во время встречи затрудняло сосредоточение на основной повестке дня.
Synonyms
redirection
deviation
distraction
detour
diversion
sidetrackinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌtrækɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌtrækɪŋ/
sidetrackverb

sidetracking

Gerund

sidetracked
Past Simple
sidetracked
Past Participle
sidetracking
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪd.træk/
US
/ˈsaɪd.træk/
The teacher tried to sidetrack the students from the main topic.
Учитель пытался отвлечь студентов от основной темы.
Synonyms
divert
take off course
lead astray
mislead
deflect
distract
Antonyms
direct
concentrate
focus

Definitions

sidetrackingnoun
The act of diverting or distracting someone or something from the main subject or task.
The meeting was full of sidetracking, which prevented us from making any real progress on the agenda.
sidetrackinggerund / present participle
Causing or tending to divert attention from the main subject or activity.
The debate was filled with sidetracking comments that shifted focus away from the core issue.
sidetrackverb
To divert or distract someone from their main task or focus.
The unexpected phone call sidetracked her from finishing the report.
To cause a train or other vehicle to move onto a different track.
The conductor had to sidetrack the train to allow the express to pass.
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