adrift 
/əˈdrɪft/ adjective
/əˈdrɪft/ adjective 1 of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone
▪ We could see a ship adrift [=drifting] in the storm. ▪ The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings. 2 : without guidance, purpose, or support
▪ She was alone and adrift in the city. ▪ Many workers were cast adrift by massive layoffs. 3 Brit : behind by a specified amount in a race, competition, etc.
▪ He was eight points adrift (of the leader).
▪ We could see a ship adrift [=drifting] in the storm. ▪ The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings.
▪ She was alone and adrift in the city. ▪ Many workers were cast adrift by massive layoffs.
▪ He was eight points adrift (of the leader).
come adrift
chiefly Brit : to become loose or unattached
▪ One of the straps on her dress came adrift.
▪ One of the straps on her dress came adrift.
