drift with (something)
1. Literally, to move slowly and without definite direction while propelled by something (such as wind or water). It's more relaxing to just let the boat drift with the waves. The kids were captivated by the feather as it drifted with the wind. I always enjoy just sitting on a chair in the pool and just drift with the movement of the water.
2. To allow oneself to be pulled along with others' decisions or feelings. When will you stop being such a follower, drifting with all of your friends' stupid ideas? That senator always drifts with his party, so I doubt he'll oppose them in this vote. A: "If his mother's mad at you, I'm sure he'll drift with her." B: "Huh, maybe that's why he's not returning my calls?"
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drift with something
1. . Lit. to float along with something; to be carried along at the same rate as something. He paddled the canoe into the center of the stream and let it drift with the current.
2. Fig. to "move along" passively with events and ideas. He is not very decisive and is as likely as not to drift with the tide of sentiment.
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