go rogue
To begin to behave in an erratic, uncontrolled, dangerous, destructive, or savage wayTo begin to behave in an erratic, uncontrolled, dangerous, destructive, or savage way.
» We worry he might go rogue.
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3 senses(intransitive)To begin to behave in an erratic, uncontrolled, dangerous, destructive, or savage way.
(ein wütender) Einzelgängerwerden, ausflippen, ausrasten
(idiomatic, intransitive)To behave in a very unconventional, independent, uncontrolled, or unauthorized way that ignores rules, norms, or expectations.
auf eigene Faust (handeln, entscheiden etc.), aus der Reihe tanzen, eigenmächtig (handeln, entscheiden etc.)
(idiomatic, intransitive)To defect, or to repudiate allegiance, fealty, affiliation, or membership. (For example, a spy or soldier in relation to a country; or a politician in relation to a political party; or an employee; or a club member.)
abtrünnig (werden)
Examples
4 sentencesWe worry he might go rogue.
Lukas, who was previously in the special forces, went rogue.
An AI agent went rogue during a test.
Dan was a member of the special forces that went rogue after an incident in Colombia.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 2
Forms
goes rogue, going rogue, went rogue, gone rogue| Base form | go rogue · to go rogue |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | goes rogue |
| Present participle | going rogue |
| Past simple | went rogue |
| Past participle | gone rogue |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle