sidetrack

• Существительное, обозначающее короткий участок железнодорожного пути, используемый для хранения подвижного состава или позволяющий поездам на одной линии разъезжаться.

A noun referring to a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass.

1. Railroad sidingB2formal

   A short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass.

   Запасной путь

   • The train was moved to a sidetrack to allow the express to pass.
   • Workers stored the empty cars on the sidetrack.
   • The sidetrack was used for overnight parking of locomotives.

   Synonymsrailroad sidingsiding

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по отвлечению чьего-либо внимания от основной темы или задачи, или отвлечения самого себя.

A verb used to indicate the act of diverting someone's attention from the main topic or task, or being diverted oneself.

1. Distract or divertB2informal

   To cause someone to wander from a direct course, topic, or goal; to divert attention.

   Отвлекать или отводить

   • The conversation was sidetracked by a sudden noise.
   • Don't let minor issues sidetrack you from your main objective.
   • She was easily sidetracked by interesting but irrelevant details.

   Synonymsdeflectdistractdivertdraw awaylead astraymislead

   Antonymsconcentratefocus