sidetrack
Translation
sidetrack, distract, divert
Examples
Don't let him sidetrack you from your work.
Don't let him sidetrack you from your work.
The meeting got sidetracked by a long debate.
The meeting got sidetracked by a long debate.
Grammar Patterns
to sidetrack ((sb.)) to distract (sb.) The interesting story sidetracked the students.
to get sidetracked to become distracted I always get sidetracked when I'm online.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distract, divert, derail; Antonyms: focus, concentrate
Etymology
From 'side' + 'track'. Originally referred to moving a train from the main line to a siding.
Memory Tips
Imagine a train on the main track (your goal) being moved to a side track (a distraction).