1. the action of diverting attention or focus from the main topic or task

1. present participle of sidetrack: to divert from a main purpose or course

Examples

• The constant sidetracking during the meeting made it run two hours long.
• She kept sidetracking the conversation with irrelevant stories.
• His sidetracking of the budget discussion frustrated the committee.
• The teacher noticed students sidetracking her lesson with questions about the weekend.
• Avoid sidetracking yourself with social media while studying.
• The politician was skilled at sidetracking difficult questions.
• Too much sidetracking can derail an important project.