drift
US /drɪft/
・UK /drɪft/
B1
verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
- To move or live without a purpose or goal
- To move slowly or effortlessly in water or air
Examples
He drifted into teaching, but never really enjoyed it.
I lost the drift of what she was saying.