side·track 
/ˈsaɪdˌtræk/ verb
side·tracks; side·tracked; side·track·ing /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cause (someone) to talk about or do something different and less important — usually used as (be/get) sidetracked ▪ Now, what was I saying? I got sidetracked by that phone call. 2 US a : to change the direction or use of (something) — usually used as (be) sidetracked ▪ The grant money was sidetracked [=diverted] to fund unrelated research projects.
b : to prevent (something) from being dealt with — usually used as (be) sidetracked ▪ The real issue has been sidetracked.
b : to prevent (something) from being dealt with — usually used as (be) sidetracked ▪ The real issue has been sidetracked.
