to defer to
01
underkasta sig, ge efter för
to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position
Transitive
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
frasalt
handlingsverb
regelbundet
oskiljbar
partikel
to
grundverb
defer
presens
defer to
3:e person singular
defers to
presens particip
deferring to
enkelt preteritum
deferred to
perfekt particip
deferred to
Exempel
The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.
Teamet valde att underkasta sig den seniora forskarens expertis vid utformningen av experimentet.
02
vädja till, förlita sig på
to refer to or rely on someone or something with more expertise, responsibility, or jurisdiction, typically to handle a matter
Exempel
During team discussions, members often defer to the project manager for direction and decision-making.
Under teamdiskussioner vänder sig medlemmarna ofta till projektledaren för vägledning och beslutsfattande.
03
anpassa sig till, respektera
to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
Exempel
In matters of protocol, diplomats often defer to the customs of the host country.
Vad gäller protokoll följer diplomater ofta värdlandets sedvänjor.
