deflect
def
ˈdɪf
dif
lect
lɛkt
lekt
British pronunciation
/dɪflˈɛkt/

Definizione e significato di "deflect"in inglese

to deflect
01

deviare, deviare

to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
to deflect definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The ping pong ball, rolling towards the edge of the table, began to deflect.
La pallina da ping pong, rotolando verso il bordo del tavolo, ha iniziato a deviare.
02

deviare, distogliere

to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
example
Esempi
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
Il manager esperto è riuscito a deviare le critiche riconoscendo le preoccupazioni.
03

deviare, far rimbalzare

to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
example
Esempi
The experienced snowboarder skillfully used his body movements to deflect the snow spray away.
Lo snowboarder esperto ha abilmente usato i movimenti del corpo per deviare lo spruzzo di neve.
04

deviare

to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
example
Esempi
The committee deflected calls for immediate action by promising a future review.
Il comitato ha deviato le richieste di un'azione immediata promettendo una revisione futura.
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