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to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
01
ceder a, submeter-se 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
Exemplos
He chose to defer to his doctor's recommendation for the best course of treatment.
Ele optou por acatar a recomendação do seu médico para o melhor curso de tratamento.
02
recorrer a, confiar em
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
Exemplos
The board of directors deferred to the chief financial officer for guidance on budget allocations.
O conselho de administração recorreu ao diretor financeiro para orientação sobre alocações orçamentárias.
03
conformar-se a, respeitar
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Exemplos
The museum curators decided to defer to historical accuracy when restoring the ancient artifacts.
Os curadores do museu decidiram respeitar a precisão histórica ao restaurar os artefatos antigos.
