to go astray

Определение и значение слова « go astray» на английском языке

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
Примеры
The team's strategy went astray when key members unexpectedly resigned.
02

(of an item) to get taken or misplaced

Примеры
The package seemed to go astray during shipping and never arrived at its destination.
03

to have an affair

Примеры
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

Примеры
It's easy to go astray and accept false information without verifying its accuracy.
05

to become unpleasant or unnecessary

Примеры
Some fresh herbs in the soup would n't go astray; they could add more flavor to the dish.
06

to engage in inappropriate, immoral, or unlawful activities

Примеры
She was warned that if she continued to associate with dishonest individuals, she would go astray and jeopardize her future.
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