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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
Examples
The team's strategy went astray when key members unexpectedly resigned.
02
(of an item) to get taken or misplaced
Examples
The package seemed to go astray during shipping and never arrived at its destination.
03
to have an affair
Examples
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
Examples
She went astray and fell for the deceptive promises of the scam artist.
05
to become unpleasant or unnecessary
Examples
A little extra studying before the exam would n't go astray; it might help improve your grade.
06
to engage in inappropriate, immoral, or unlawful activities
Examples
Without proper guidance, teenagers can easily go astray and engage in risky behaviors.
