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digressing

/dɪˈɡresɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does digressing mean?

verb

to deviate from the main subject or topic, often in a way that is unnecessary or irrelevant.

Example

"The professor's digressing on the history of the subject made it difficult for the students to follow the lesson."

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