digress

(verb)

verb

1. lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

- She always digresses when telling a story

- Don't digress when you give a lecture

Similar word(s): divagate, stray, wander

Definition categories: communication, tell

2. wander from a direct or straight course

Similar word(s): depart, sidetrack, straggle

Definition categories: motion, deviate, divert