defer to
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di
fer to
ˈfɜ: tu:
fē too
British pronunciation
/dɪfˈɜː tuː/

Definition och betydelse av "defer to"på engelska

to defer to
[phrase form: defer]
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
to defer to definition and meaning
example
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.
When deciding on the software to use, I will defer to your experience in the field.
När jag bestämmer vilken programvara som ska användas kommer jag att lita på din erfarenhet inom området.
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
example
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.
In matters of international diplomacy, leaders often defer to the United Nations for resolutions to global conflicts.
När det gäller internationell diplomati vänder sig ledare ofta till Förenta nationerna för lösningar på globala konflikter.
03

anpassa sig till, respektera

to agree to uphold established customs, practices, or rituals, typically out of respect for their historical or cultural importance
example
Exempel
In matters of protocol, diplomats often defer to the customs of the host country.
Vad gäller protokoll följer diplomater ofta värdlandets sedvänjor.
During ceremonies, the royal family always defers to ancient customs and protocols.
Under ceremonier följer den kungliga familjen alltid gamla sedvänjor och protokoll.
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