The difference between Depart and Sidetrack
When used as nouns, depart means division, whereas sidetrack means 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 (opposite directions) or pass (same direction).
When used as verbs, depart means to leave, whereas sidetrack means to divert (a locomotive) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.
check bellow for the other definitions of Depart and Sidetrack
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Depart as a verb (intransitive):
To leave.
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Depart as a verb (intransitive):
To set out on a journey.
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Depart as a verb (intransitive):
To die.
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Depart as a verb (intransitive, figurative):
To disappear, vanish; to cease to exist.
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Depart as a verb (intransitive):
To deviate (from), be different (from), fail to conform.
Examples:
"His latest statements seemed to depart from party policy somewhat."
"to depart from a title or defence in legal pleading"
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Depart as a verb (transitive):
To go away from; to leave.
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Depart as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To divide up; to distribute, share.
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Depart as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To separate, part.
Examples:
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Depart as a noun (obsolete):
Division; separation, as of compound substances.
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Depart as a noun (obsolete):
A going away; departure.
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Sidetrack as a noun (rail transport):
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 (opposite directions) or pass (same direction); a railroad siding.
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Sidetrack as a noun:
(sometimes) Any auxiliary railroad track, as differentiated from a siding, that runs adjacent to the main track.
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Sidetrack as a noun (mining):
A smaller tunnel or well drilled as an auxiliary off a main tunnel or well.
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Sidetrack as a noun:
An alternate train of thought, issue, topic, or activity, that is a deviation or distraction from the topic at hand or central activity, and secondary or subordinate in importance or effectiveness.
Examples:
"Stay focused on the story; you keep getting lost in all of these little sidetracks."
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Sidetrack as a verb:
To divert (a locomotive) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.
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Sidetrack as a verb:
To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.
Examples:
"Sorry I'm 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 don't have to take the exam."
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Sidetrack as a verb:
To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.
Examples:
"The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program."
"He has sidetracked this debate for far too long."
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Sidetrack as a verb (intransitive):
To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.
Examples:
"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."