'drift' in a sentence

: a force that moves something along

: the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

: a process of linguistic change over a period of time

: a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

: a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

: the pervading meaning or tenor

: a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

: be in motion due to some air or water current

: wander from a direct course or at random

: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

: vary or move from a fixed point or course

: live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

: move in an unhurried fashion

: cause to be carried by a current

: drive slowly and far afield for grazing

: be subject to fluctuation

: be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current