Sidetrack

Synonyms of sidetrack

• distract
• divert
• derail

Antonyms of sidetrack

• focus
• direct
• stay on track

Collocations of sidetrack

sidetrack someone

Frequency: 70 %

I didn't mean to sidetrack someone from their work, but I needed their help urgently.

sidetrack the conversation

Frequency: 60 %

Let's not sidetrack the conversation with irrelevant topics and focus on the main issue at hand.

sidetrack progress

Frequency: 50 %

Don't let minor setbacks sidetrack progress towards achieving our goals.

sidetrack a project

Frequency: 45 %

We must not allow personal conflicts to sidetrack a project that is crucial for the company's success.

Idiomatic Expressions for sidetrack

• Phrase: sidetrack someone
  Meaning: to divert someone's attention or focus away from the main issue
  Usage: She tried to sidetrack me with irrelevant details, but I stayed focused on the main question.