deviate verb de· vi· ate ˈdē-vē-ˌāt deviated; deviating : to turn aside from a course, principle, standard, or topic

To deviate is to turn or wander, often by slight degrees, from what is considered the most direct or desirable approach to a given physical, intellectual, or moral end: Fear caused him to deviate from …

To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others. They stopped you as soon as you deviated from the script. [VERB + …

To deviate is to stray from a usual or established standard, course of action, or route: Fear made him deviate from the truth. To digress is to wander from the main theme in speaking or writing: The …

DEVIATE definition: 1. to do something that is different from the usual or common way of behaving: 2. to go in a…. Learn more.

Definition of deviate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If something turns off course or is diverted, it deviates from the expected or the norm. Deviating from explicit recipe directions is never a good idea, unless you want inedible food or a kitchen fire.

"Deviating" generally means moving away from an established path or standard, while "diverging" suggests branching off into a different direction. While similar, "diverging" often implies two or more …

Deviate definition: To turn aside from a course or way.

To deviate is to turn or wander, often by slight degrees, from what is considered the most direct or desirable approach to a given physical, intellectual, or moral end: Fear caused him to deviate from …