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 Side·track v. t.  [imp. & p. p. Sidetracked p. pr. & vb. n. Sidetracking.]
 1. Railroads To transfer to a siding from a main line of track.
 2.  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.
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