off course
The phrase "off course" is commonly used in navigation and as an idiom to describe deviation from a planned path.
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Definition
B2Navigation
(technical)Deviating from the planned or intended route or direction.
Example
- The plane went off course due to strong winds.
- The captain realized the ship was off course and made adjustments.
B2General
(idiomatic)Not following the expected or intended path or objective.
Example
- His career went off course after he left the company.
- The project is off course and needs to be realigned with its goals.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "off course":