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

  1. Depart as a verb (intransitive):

    To leave.

  2. Depart as a verb (intransitive):

    To set out on a journey.

  3. Depart as a verb (intransitive):

    To die.

  4. Depart as a verb (intransitive, figurative):

    To disappear, vanish; to cease to exist.

  5. 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"

  6. Depart as a verb (transitive):

    To go away from; to leave.

  7. Depart as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To divide up; to distribute, share.

  8. Depart as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To separate, part.

    Examples:

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  1. Depart as a noun (obsolete):

    Division; separation, as of compound substances.

  2. Depart as a noun (obsolete):

    A going away; departure.

  1. 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.

  2. Sidetrack as a noun:

    (sometimes) Any auxiliary railroad track, as differentiated from a siding, that runs adjacent to the main track.

  3. Sidetrack as a noun (mining):

    A smaller tunnel or well drilled as an auxiliary off a main tunnel or well.

  4. 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."

  1. Sidetrack as a verb:

    To divert (a locomotive) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.

  2. 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."

  3. 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."

  4. 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."