straying

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das von einer Gruppe, einem Weg oder einem erwarteten Verhalten abweicht. Bezieht sich auch auf das ziellose Umherwandern oder das Abschweifen vom eigentlichen Thema.

Describes someone or something that is moving away from a group, path, or expected course of action.

1. Lost or wanderingB2formal

   Unable to find one's way; having wandered away from a proper place or path.

   Umherirrender

   • The straying hiker was found by the rescue team.
   • A straying dog wandered into our garden.
   • The straying child was reunited with his parents.

   Synonymeadriftastrayerrantlostwanderingwayward

   Antonymedirectedhomeboundsettled

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich von einer Gruppe, einem Weg oder dem richtigen Ort zu entfernen oder vom Thema bzw. Standard abzuweichen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving away from a group, path, or proper place, or deviating from a subject or standard.

1. Wander aimlesslyB1formal

   To move about without a fixed destination or purpose, often in search of food or shelter.

   Ziellos umherwandern

   • The dog strayed from its owner and got lost in the park.
   • He strayed through the city streets, looking for a place to eat.
   • Cats often stray into neighboring gardens.

   Synonymedriftgadgallivantmeanderramblerangeroamtraipsewander

   Antonymeremainsettlestay

2. Deviate from a pathB1formal

   To wander away from a direct course or intended route.

   Vom Weg abweichen

   • The hikers strayed from the marked trail and got lost.
   • The bullet strayed from its target and hit a tree.
   • She strayed off the main road while driving in the fog.

   Synonymedeviatedigressdriftmeanderroamswerveveerwander

   Antonymefollowkeepremainstay

3. Digress in thought or speechB2formal

   To lose focus or turn away from the main topic in writing, thinking, or speaking.

   Abschweifen

   • The speaker strayed from his main point and started telling unrelated stories.
   • Her mind strayed during the long lecture.
   • The essay strayed off topic and failed to answer the question.

   Synonymedeviatedigressdivergedriftramblewander

   Antonymeattendconcentratefocus