Defer to Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈfɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
di-FUR too, di-FUR tuh, di-FUR ti
dɪfˈɜː/ /tˈuː
di-FUR TOO
Definición
To let someone else decide or to follow their opinion or wishes, usually because they have more experience or authority.
Uso & Matices
Somewhat formal; often used in academic, business, or polite conversation. Commonly appears as 'defer to someone' or 'defer to someone's judgment.' Implies respect for authority or expertise. Not the same as 'submit' (stronger, less voluntary).
Spanish: acatar - someterse a - respetar (decisión/autoridad)Portuguese (BR): acatar - submeter-se a - respeitar (autoridade/decisão)Portuguese (PT): acatar - submeter-se a - respeitar (autoridade/decisão)Chinese (Simplified): 服从 - 遵从Chinese (Traditional): 服從 - 遵從Hindi: माना करना - सम्मान देनाArabic: يذعن لـ - يخضع لـ - يحترم رأيBengali: মতামত মেনে নেওয়া - শ্রদ্ধা জানানো (অধিক কর্তৃত্ব বা অভিজ্ঞতার প্রতি)Russian: полагаться на мнение - уступать (авторитету)Japanese: 従う (したがう) - 任せる (まかせる)Vietnamese: nhường (ý kiến) - nghe theoKorean: 의견을 따르다 - 권위에 맡기다Turkish: sözünü dinlemek - otoritesine başvurmakUrdu: تابع ہونا - رائے مانناIndonesian: mengikuti pendapat - menyerahkan (keputusan)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I defer to your experience in this matter.
basic
We decided to defer to the teacher’s judgment.
basic
In case of disagreement, I usually defer to my manager.
basic
Let’s defer to Sarah—she’s the expert here.
natural
I’ll defer to your choice this time—you know this restaurant better than I do.
natural
When it comes to technical issues, I always defer to my colleagues in IT.
natural