veer off course

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

to deviate from the intended path or direction

veerVERB + ADVERB

Categories:

off course

Examples (10)

  • The missile veered wildly off course.
  • The ship began to veer off course due to the strong currents.
  • Without a clear leader, the project might veer off course.
  • Pilots must always be vigilant to prevent the aircraft from veering off course.
  • His political career started well, but then he seemed to veer off course with controversial statements.
  • A sudden gust of wind made the small boat veer sharply off course.
  • The discussion threatened to veer off course into irrelevant topics.
  • To avoid veering off course, they constantly checked their navigation system.
  • Despite careful planning, sometimes even the best laid plans can veer off course.
  • The satellite unexpectedly veered off course after a minor malfunction.