The meaning of Digress

verb

Leave, especially in order to start a journey.

Usage examples:

They departed for germany

verb

To go away from a place, esp. on a trip

Usage examples:

The last flight to cleveland departs at 8 p.m., he shook hands and then departed., on the last show…

verb

Depart from an established course.

Usage examples:

You must not deviate from the agreed route

adjective

Another term for deviant (noun).

Usage examples:

The whole affair offers revealing insights into attitudes towards 'sexual deviates'

verb

To change from the usual way, or to go in a different direction

Usage examples:

He never deviated from his strict vegetarian diet., we need to know when the bus deviates from its …

verb

(of a road, route, or line) separate from another route and go in a different direction.

Usage examples:

The flight path diverged from the original flight plan

verb

To go in different directions from the same point, or to become different

Usage examples:

The tone of the final report isn’t likely to diverge much from the earlier report.

verb

If rates, values, or amounts diverge, the difference between them increases

Usage examples:

Tracking errors can cause funds to diverge slightly from the indices they follow., diverge sharply/…

verb

Be carried slowly by a current of air or water.

Usage examples:

The cabin cruiser started to drift downstream

noun

A continuous slow movement from one place to another.

Usage examples:

There was a drift to the towns

verb

Talk in a rambling manner.

Usage examples:

Dennis maundered on about the wine

verb

To talk or write in a confused way, often for a long time

Usage examples:

Tony continued to maunder on about his great passion., he maundered about her being the best thing …

verb

(of a river or road) follow a winding course.

Usage examples:

A river that meandered gently through a meadow

noun

A winding curve or bend of a river or road.

Usage examples:

The river flows in sweeping meanders

verb

To follow a route that is not straight or direct

Usage examples:

Hikers can meander along the path next to the river for several miles.

verb

Walk for pleasure in the countryside.

Usage examples:

I spent most of my spare time rambling and climbing

noun

A walk taken for pleasure in the countryside.

Usage examples:

Based at 18 excellent country houses, they have a wide choice of walks from gentle rambles to adven…

verb

To walk for pleasure, esp. in the countryside

Usage examples:

I love to ramble through the woods., it was hard to listen to her ramble on and on about her vacati…

verb

Move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.

Usage examples:

Dog owners are urged not to allow their dogs to stray

adjective

Not in the right place; separated from the group or target.

Usage examples:

He pushed a few stray hairs from her face

noun

A stray person or thing, especially a domestic animal.

Usage examples:

The former stray, who had been mr boffey's companion for the past three years, was later found unha…

phrasal verb

Start to move away or to face in a different direction.

Usage examples:

The child turns away, looking a little alarmed

phrasal verb

To refuse someone's request and tell that person to leave

Usage examples:

The agency turned her away because she does not have a social security number.

verb

Walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way.

Usage examples:

I wandered through the narrow streets

noun

An act or instance of wandering.

Usage examples:

She'd go on wanders like that in her nightgown

verb

Move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course