Digress

Pronunciation: /daɪɡˈrɛs/

Digress (verb)

  1. To start talking or writing about something else instead of the main subject.
  2. To move away from a planned line of thought, especially in an essay or lecture.
  3. For a path, route, or line to leave its intended course and go in another direction.

Examples

  • The speaker digressed, causing topic drift during the presentation.
  • I digressed, and topic drift made my explanation confusing.