run adrift
The phrase "run adrift" is often used to describe both literal and metaphorical situations where control or direction is lost.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)To float uncontrollably on water without steering or anchorage.
Example
- After the storm, the ship ran adrift and had to be rescued by the coast guard.
B2General
(figurative)To exist or progress without purpose or direction.
Example
- Without a clear plan, the project soon ran adrift and failed to meet its objectives.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run adrift":
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