01 v. t. To transfer to a siding from a main line of track.
imp. & p. p.
Sidetracked; p. pr. & vb. n.
Sidetracking
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To transfer to a siding from a main line of track.(Railroads)
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Hence, fig., to divert or reduce to a position or condition that is relatively secondary or subordinate in activity, importance, effectiveness, or the like; to switch off; to turn aside, as from a purpose.[Colloq.]“Such a project was, in fact, sidetracked in favor of the census of school children.” — Pop. Sci. Monthly.