offtrack

/ˈɔfˌtræk/
adjective
  1. Away from the main subject, goal, or path; not following the expected course.
    • His career went offtrack after he decided to travel for a year.
    • The discussion went offtrack and nobody could remember the original question.
    • The project is offtrack and will not meet the deadline.
  2. In horse racing, relating to betting or activities that take place away from the racetrack.
    • The offtrack facility showed live video of the races.
    • He placed his bet at an offtrack betting parlor downtown.
    • Offtrack wagering has become popular with people who cannot attend the races.
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adverb
  1. Away from the main subject, goal, or path.
    • The team went offtrack during the meeting and wasted an hour.
    • The conversation drifted offtrack when they started talking about old movies.
    • She realized she was going offtrack and tried to refocus on her homework.
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