Search
Select the dictionary language
to deviate
01
to diverge or stray from the usual or planned path
Intransitive: to deviate | to deviate from a path
Examples
The airplane had to deviate from its original flight path due to severe weather conditions.
02
to cause something to depart from an established course
Transitive: to deviate sth
Examples
The construction work deviated the river's course, rerouting it to prevent flooding in the town.
03
to diverge or depart, especially from a standard, principle, or topic
Intransitive: to deviate from a principle or subject
Examples
The employee was warned not to deviate from the company's ethical guidelines when dealing with clients.
Lexical Tree
deviance
deviation
deviate
devi
