LekhoriLekhoriA second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for unloading freight, or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction); a railroad siding.
Any auxiliary railroad track, as differentiated from a siding, that runs adjacent to the main track.
A smaller tunnel or well drilled as an auxiliary off a main tunnel or well.
To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.
It was just after 5 p.m.; would the non-stop "Capitals Limited" come up next? It was due in at 5.30 and other trains are often side-tracked in its favour.
From side + track.
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To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.
Sorry I'm late. I got sidetracked helping my friend move some furniture.
To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.
The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program.