What is another word for side tracked?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪd tɹˈakt] (IPA) 
Side tracked is a term that can be used to describe getting distracted or losing focus from the main task at hand. To describe this state in other terms, some common synonyms include deviated, diverted, digressed, drifted, or veered off course. Other alternatives include being led astray, sidetracked, or getting off track. Another common term that can be used in this situation is 'off the beaten path', which can describe exploration of new ideas, or steps taken that are not in line with the original plan. These synonyms can be useful to describe various ways a person can lose focus or become distracted from the main goal.
