CEFR C2

digressing

verb

Meaning

To depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Examples

The professor tended to digress during his lectures, often sharing personal anecdotes.
I apologize for digressing, but I wanted to share a relevant story.

Synonyms: wander, deviate, stray, meander

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digressing (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /daɪˈɡrɛs/

Definition

To depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Examples

The professor tended to digress during his lectures, often sharing personal anecdotes.
I apologize for digressing, but I wanted to share a relevant story.
Please try not to digress too much, as we have a lot to cover.

How to Use digressing

digress from (prepositional phrase): To move away from the main subject or course. — "It's easy to digress from the main argument when discussing complex issues."
digress into (prepositional phrase): To start talking or writing about a new subject that is different from the original one. — "The lecture digressed into a detailed explanation of a minor historical event."

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