stray

to always remain in the intended place or on the correct topic

to almost never move away from the intended place or topic

to move a long distance away from a particular place or group

often figurative, meaning to deviate from a topic or standard

to wander off unintentionally or by chance

used for one's eyes or thoughts moving without conscious control

to permit something or someone (e.g., a pet) to wander off

to deviate from a specific path, topic, or principle

to wander into an area, often by mistake or without intention

to wander away from a path or course

used for eyes or thoughts moving towards something; can be figurative