verb (intransitive) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:After mistracking, the hiker eventually reached the correct path and continued on.

Definition:to take a different course or path, especially in a deviation from the intended or proper course

From deviate from

Example:The car mistracked and wandered off the road, getting stuck in the mud.

Definition:to move away from a direct path or course; to stray from the main or intended direction

From wander off

Example:The boat mistracked and went astray in the stormy sea.

Definition:to deviate from the right or proper path or course; to stray; to become lost or confused

From go astray