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to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
01
rispettare di
to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position
Transitive
Esempi
He chose to defer to his doctor's recommendation for the best course of treatment.
Ha scelto di acconsentire alla raccomandazione del suo medico per il miglior trattamento.
02
fare riferimento a, affidarsi a
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
Esempi
During team discussions, members often defer to the project manager for direction and decision-making.
Durante le discussioni di squadra, i membri spesso si affidano al project manager per indicazioni e decisioni.
03
conformarsi a, rispettare
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Esempi
The museum curators decided to defer to historical accuracy when restoring the ancient artifacts.
I curatori del museo hanno deciso di attenersi all'accuratezza storica nel restaurare gli antichi manufatti.
