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to go astray
01
(of a plan, project, etc.) to lose direction and not continue according to the intended or expected path or course of action
collocation
Exemples
The team's strategy went astray when key members unexpectedly resigned.
02
(of an item) to get taken or misplaced
Exemples
The package seemed to go astray during shipping and never arrived at its destination.
03
to have an affair
Exemples
Rumors spread quickly when people suspected that he had gone astray with a colleague from work.
04
to become misled and believe something that is incorrect
Exemples
She went astray and fell for the deceptive promises of the scam artist.
05
to become unpleasant or unnecessary
Exemples
A little extra studying before the exam wouldn't go astray; it might help improve your grade.
06
to engage in inappropriate, immoral, or unlawful activities
Exemples
Without proper guidance, teenagers can easily go astray and engage in risky behaviors.
