peeled off
Separated from surface
Peeled off means separated from a group or formation, typically by veering away: Two jets peeled off from the squadron.
It also describes removing something in layers or strips: She peeled off her wet clothes.
In casual use, peeled off can mean departed quickly: He peeled off after the meeting ended.
- unfastenedNot held closed
- divergeSeparate into directions
- veerChange course suddenly
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- went rogueAbandoned expected allegiance
delaminated · detached · fell away · abandon · breakaway · broke away · strip · shed · split · retreat · flake · exfoliate · scrape · leave behind · withdraw · resign · slough · separate