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
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Let's ensure our plans do n't go astray by considering potential challenges.
02
(of an item) to get taken or misplaced
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The letter I sent you must have gone astray since you never received it.
03
to have an affair
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Friends and family were shocked to learn that he had gone astray after years of what seemed like a happy marriage.
04
to become misled and believe something that is incorrect
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The public went astray, believing the rumors without checking the facts.
05
to become unpleasant or unnecessary
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Taking a moment to double-check your work would n't go astray; it could prevent mistakes.
06
to engage in inappropriate, immoral, or unlawful activities
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Parents often worry that their children might go astray if they spend too much time unsupervised on the internet.
