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sidetracking
UK
/ˈsaɪd.træk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪd.træk.ɪŋ/
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sidetracking
noun
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обходной путь
The construction of a sidetracking was necessary to avoid the traffic jam.
Строительство обходного пути было необходимо, чтобы избежать пробки.
отвлечение
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
redirection
deviation
distraction
detour
diversion
sidetracking
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌtrækɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌtrækɪŋ/
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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.
sidetrack
verb
sidetracking
Gerund
sidetracked
Past Simple
sidetracked
Past Participle
sidetracking
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪd.træk/
US
/ˈsaɪd.træk/
Translations
отвлекать
The teacher tried to sidetrack the students from the main topic.
Учитель пытался отвлечь студентов от основной темы.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
divert
take off course
lead astray
mislead
deflect
distract
Antonyms
direct
concentrate
focus
sidetrack
noun
Definitions
A secondary or less important path or track, often used for trains to pass or be stored.
The train was moved to a sidetrack to allow the express train to pass.
A diversion or distraction from the main subject or activity.
The discussion went off on a sidetrack when someone brought up an unrelated topic.
sidetrack
adjective
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Situated on or connected with a railway sidetrack.
The sidetrack switch required immediate repair.
Of secondary or lesser importance; peripheral.
They spent too much time debating a sidetrack issue.
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