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to defer to
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
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de ação
regular
inseparável
partícula
to
verbo base
defer
presente
defer to
3.ª pessoa do singular
defers to
particípio presente
deferring to
pretérito simples
deferred to
particípio passado
deferred to
Exemplos
The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.
A equipe optou por deferir à expertise do pesquisador sênior no design do experimento.
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
During team discussions, members often defer to the project manager for direction and decision-making.
Durante as discussões da equipe, os membros frequentemente recorrem ao gerente de projeto para orientação e tomada de decisão.
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
In matters of protocol, diplomats often defer to the customs of the host country.
Em questões de protocolo, os diplomatas frequentemente respeitam os costumes do país anfitrião.
