sidetrack

UK
/ˈsaɪdtræk/
US
/ˈsaɪdtræk/

Traductions

sidetracknoun
sidetracks
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪdtræk/
US
/ˈsaɪdtræk/
The train was moved to a sidetrack to let the express pass.
Поезд был переведен на ответвление, чтобы пропустить экспресс.
The construction materials were stored on a sidetrack.
Строительные материалы хранились на пути.
Traductions supplémentaires
побочный путь
sidetrackverb
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.
Synonymes
lead astray
take off course
sidetrackadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪd.træk/
US
/ˈsaɪd.træk/
Used attributively to describe something relating to or located on a sidetrack; figuratively, secondary.

Définitions

sidetracknoun
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.
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.
sidetrackadjective
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.