Meaning Of The Word Sidetrack

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Sidetrack Meaning

Sidetrack Definition
Sidetrack Definition

What's The Definition Of Sidetrack?

sidetrack
verb: If you are sidetracked by something, it makes you forget what you intended to do or say, and start instead doing or talking about a different thing.

sidetrack in American English
a railroad siding
to move from the main track to a siding, as a train
to switch from a main line to a siding
noun: any railroad track, other than a siding, auxiliary to the main track

sidetrack in British English
noun: a railway siding
verb: to distract or be distracted from a main subject or topic

sidetrack in the Oil and Gas Industry
verb: To sidetrack is to drill a directional hole to avoid an obstruction.

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