engelska-svenska översättning av sidetrack

A 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 or pass ; a railroad siding
A smaller tunnel or well drilled as an auxiliary off a main tunnel or well
To divert on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass
To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing to a secondary or subordinate position
To deviate briefly from the topic at hand

Stay focused on the story; you keep getting lost in all of these little sidetracks.
Sorry Im late. I got sidetracked helping my friend move some furniture.
The politician sidetracked the reporter with a story about duck hunting instead of a direct response to the question that was asked.
I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we dont have to take the exam.
The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program.
He has sidetracked this debate for far too long.
Just to sidetrack a little bit from the subject I will explain my reasoning.
To sidetrack for a moment, let me commend this team for their outstanding efforts.

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