What is the meaning of digress?

verb

  • Lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking.
    • usage: "She always digresses when telling a story"; "her mind wanders"; "Don't digress when you give a lecture"
  • Wander from a direct or straight course.
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