deviate

verb
UK: /ˈdiːvieɪt/
US: /ˈdiːvieɪt/

  1. To do something that is very different from what people expect, or what is normal.

    1. Don't deviate from the original plan or you'll get in trouble.
    2. We should not deviate too far from established procedures without a good reason.

  2. To start doing something different from what is expected or agreed.

    1. The bus had to deviate from its normal route because of a road closure.
    2. The investigation had to deviate from its original course due to unforeseen evidence.

Synonyms

drift stray veer depart diverge
deviate noun

  1. Something or someone that differs from the norm.

    1. This is a deviate.
    2. That person is deviate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deviate" in English means: To do something that is very different from what people expect, or what is normal., To start doing something different from what is expected or agreed..

The phonetic transcription of "deviate" is /ˈdiːvieɪt/ in British English and /ˈdiːvieɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deviate": drift, stray, veer, depart, diverge.

Example usage of "deviate": "Don't deviate from the original plan or you'll get in trouble.". More examples on the page.