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digress
to depart from the main topic
In more detail
1. (verb) to go away from the main subject when speaking or writing
2. (verb) to leave the usual or planned route
Examples
- 1. The teacher tends to digress during lectures and talks about topics unrelated to the course.
- 2. We digressed from our planned path when we took the scenic route through the mountains.
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