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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
Exemplos
Despite meticulous preparation, the project went astray due to unforeseen circumstances.
02
(of an item) to get taken or misplaced
Exemplos
Some of the donated items went astray and never made it to the charity organization.
03
to have an affair
Exemplos
The novel tells the story of a man who goes astray and the impact it has on his family and relationships.
04
to become misled and believe something that is incorrect
Exemplos
They went astray and bought into the conspiracy theories circulating online.
05
to become unpleasant or unnecessary
Exemplos
A bit of exercise each day would n't go astray; it could improve your overall health and well-being.
06
to engage in inappropriate, immoral, or unlawful activities
Exemplos
The young man's promising career took a turn for the worse when he began to go astray and abuse drugs.
