wander off

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

to leave a place or group, often without telling anyone

wanderADVERB + wander

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off

Examples (10)

  • How could you let him wander off like that?
  • The little girl began to wander off from her parents in the crowded market.
  • Please don't wander off too far; we need to stay together.
  • His thoughts frequently wandered off into daydreams during the tedious meeting.
  • The curious puppy wandered off the path and disappeared into the bushes.
  • She has a habit of wandering off to explore new places on her own.
  • It's crucial to ensure that elderly residents don't wander off from the care facility.
  • The conversation occasionally wanders off topic, but we always return to the main point.
  • If you wander off from the group, make sure you have a map and a phone.
  • Despite warnings, the hikers wandered off the marked trail.