distrail

/dɪsˈtreɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to trail or follow in a confusing or misleading manner, especially in the pursuit of a goal or an idea.

“The company’s efforts to go green started to distrail from their main business objectives.”

2. noun

a confusing or misleading trail or course of action.

“The distrail of the project’s original goal led to a significant delay in completion.”

Synonyms

  • derail
  • deviate
  • stray

Antonyms

  • realign
  • redirect