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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
The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.
El equipo decidió ceder a la experiencia del investigador senior en el diseño del experimento.
When deciding on the software to use, I will defer to your experience in the field.
Al decidir el software a utilizar, me remitiré a su experiencia en el campo.
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
During team discussions, members often defer to the project manager for direction and decision-making.
Durante las discusiones en equipo, los miembros a menudo se remiten al gerente del proyecto para obtener dirección y toma de decisiones.
In matters of international diplomacy, leaders often defer to the United Nations for resolutions to global conflicts.
En asuntos de diplomacia internacional, los líderes recurren a menudo a las Naciones Unidas para resolver conflictos globales.
03
acatar, respetar
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Ejemplos
In matters of protocol, diplomats often defer to the customs of the host country.
En cuestiones de protocolo, los diplomáticos a menudo se ajustan a las costumbres del país anfitrión.
During ceremonies, the royal family always defers to ancient customs and protocols.
Durante las ceremonias, la familia real siempre se ajusta a las costumbres y protocolos antiguos.
