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to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
01
deferir a
to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position
Transitive
Ejemplos
Students are expected to defer to the professor's guidelines for completing the assignment.
Se espera que los estudiantes acaten las pautas del profesor para completar la tarea.
02
recurrir a, deferir a
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
Ejemplos
The board of directors deferred to the chief financial officer for guidance on budget allocations.
La junta directiva se remitió al director financiero para obtener orientación sobre las asignaciones presupuestarias.
03
acatar, respetar
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Ejemplos
In diplomatic meetings, it is customary to defer to the host country's cultural norms and etiquette.
En las reuniones diplomáticas, es costumbre acatar las normas culturales y la etiqueta del país anfitrión.
