straying

• Descreve alguém ou algo que se desvia de um grupo, de um caminho ou do comportamento esperado, ou que vagueia sem rumo.

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.

   Perdido

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

   Sinônimosadriftastrayerrantlostwanderingwayward

   Antônimosdirectedhomeboundsettled

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de se afastar de um grupo, caminho ou lugar apropriado, ou de se desviar de um assunto ou padrão.

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.

   Vagar sem rumo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdriftgadgallivantmeanderramblerangeroamtraipsewander

   Antônimosremainsettlestay

2. Deviate from a pathB1formal

   To wander away from a direct course or intended route.

   Desviar-se do caminho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeviatedigressdriftmeanderroamswerveveerwander

   Antônimosfollowkeepremainstay

3. Digress in thought or speechB2formal

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

   Divagar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeviatedigressdivergedriftramblewander

   Antônimosattendconcentratefocus