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to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
01
s'en remettre à
to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position
Transitive
Exemples
When deciding on the software to use, I will defer to your experience in the field.
Lors de la décision du logiciel à utiliser, je vais m'en remettre à votre expérience dans le domaine.
02
s'en remettre à, faire appel à
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
Exemples
In matters of international diplomacy, leaders often defer to the United Nations for resolutions to global conflicts.
En matière de diplomatie internationale, les dirigeants s'en remettent souvent aux Nations Unies pour les résolutions des conflits mondiaux.
03
se conformer à, respecter
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Exemples
During ceremonies, the royal family always defers to ancient customs and protocols.
Lors des cérémonies, la famille royale se conforme toujours aux anciennes coutumes et protocoles.
