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to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
01
a ceda în fața, a se supune
to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position
Transitive
Exemple
The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.
Echipa a ales să se supună expertizei cercetătorului senior în proiectarea experimentului.
02
a recurge la, a se baza pe
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
Exemple
In matters of international diplomacy, leaders often defer to the United Nations for resolutions to global conflicts.
În chestiuni de diplomație internațională, liderii recurg adesea la Organizația Națiunilor Unite pentru rezolvarea conflictelor globale.
03
a se conforma la, a respecta
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Exemple
In matters of protocol, diplomats often defer to the customs of the host country.
În chestiuni de protocol, diplomații se conformează adesea obiceiurilor țării gazdă.
