off-track US
ˌɔːfˈtræk
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Definition of off-track - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
deviationUSnot following the planned path or goalUS
  • The project went off-track due to budget cuts.
2.
gamblingTECH.USrelated to gambling away from a racetrackTECH.US
  • He placed an off-track bet at the local bar.
remote satellite
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placing stakes on events without being at the venue
Off-track betting became popular after the new parlor opened.

Origin of off-track

English, off (away) + track (path)

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cause failure
cause someone's plans to fail or go off track
deviation
off the intended track or course
side rail
railway track branching off from a main track

Examples of off-track in a sentence

  • The discussion was off-track by lunchtime.
  • She enjoyed the thrill of off-track gambling online.
  • Off-track betting has become increasingly popular in urban areas.

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  1. French:déviant, en dehors de l'hippodrome, ...
  2. German:vom Kurs abgekommen, außerhalb, ...
  3. Italian:fuori rotta, fuori pista, ...
  4. Spanish:desviado, fuera del hipódromo, ...
  5. Portuguese:desviado, fora do hipódromo, ...
  6. Chinese:偏离轨道的, 场外的, ...
  7. Japanese:予定から外れた, 場外, ...
  8. Arabic:خارِج عَن المَسار, خارج المضمار, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוֹטֶה מֵהַמַּסְלוּל, מִחוּץ לַמִּרְוָצָה, ...
  10. Russian:сбившийся с намеченного пути, внеипподромный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збитий з курсу, позатрасовий, ...
  12. Hindi:पथभ्रष्ट, ऑफ-ट्रैक, ...
off track US
ɑːf træk
See also: off course (UK)

Definition of off track - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
directionUSnot following the planned course or scheduleUS
  • The project is off track and needs urgent attention.
astray diverted off course
2.
goalsUSnot aligned with goals or objectivesUS
  • His career is off track due to recent decisions.
misaligned off course

Adverb

1.
focusUSdistracted from the main topic or goalUS
  • He went off track during his presentation.
distracted sidetracked
2.
planningUSnot following the planned course or scheduleUS
  • The project went off track after the budget cuts.
astray off course
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move away from the planned path or subject
The train began to go off track during the storm.

Examples of off track in a sentence

  • Her career went off track after the incident.
  • The team is off track with their current strategy.
  • Her studies went off track after the unexpected events.
  • The discussion went off track after the interruption.
  • She got off track while explaining the procedure.
  • The meeting went off track due to unexpected questions.

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  1. French:dévié, hors sujet, ...
  2. German:vom Kurs abgekommen, vom Thema ab, ...
  3. Italian:fuori strada, fuori tema, ...
  4. Spanish:desviado, por las ramas, ...
  5. Portuguese:fora de rumo, fora do assunto, ...
  6. Chinese:偏离正轨, 偏离主题, ...
  7. Japanese:軌道を外れた, 脱線する, ...
  8. Arabic:خَارِج الْمَسَار, خَارِجَ الْمَوْضُوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִחוּץ לַמַּסְלוּל, מֵהַנּוֹשֵׂא, ...
  10. Russian:сбившийся с курса, сбиться с пути, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збився з курсу, збитися з курсу, ...
  12. Hindi:पटरी से उतरा, विषय से भटककर, ...
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