Meaning of the word digress in English

What does digress mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

digress

US /daɪˈɡres/
UK /daɪˈɡres/

Verb

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

Example:
I apologize if I digress from the main topic.
The speaker tended to digress frequently during his presentation.
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