検索
to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
01
従う, deferする
to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position
Transitive
02
委ねる, 照会する
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
03
従う, 尊重する
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
defer to
v
例
When deciding on the software to use, I will defer to your experience in the field.
He chose to defer to his doctor's recommendation for the best course of treatment.
The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.
Students are expected to defer to the professor's guidelines for completing the assignment.
She decided to defer to her parents' wishes and pursue a career in medicine, despite her initial interest in art.
