deviate
word
Definition
To change direction or do something differently from what is usual or expected.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in technical, academic, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'deviate from the norm', 'deviate from a path'. Not typically used for small, casual changes—suggests a noticeable departure.
Spanish: desviarse - apartarsePortuguese (BR): desviar-sePortuguese (PT): desviar-seChinese (Simplified): 偏离 - 背离Chinese (Traditional): 偏離 - 背離Hindi: महि deviations (सामान्य मार्ग से हटना)Arabic: ينحرف - يبتعد
Example Sentences
You should not deviate from the instructions.
basic
The car began to deviate from its lane.
basic
Do not deviate from the path in the park.
basic
If we deviate from the plan now, it could cause problems later.
natural
Scientists rarely deviate from the standard procedure.
natural
Her ideas sometimes deviate from what most people expect.
natural