Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɜr tuː/
verb to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion
A1 I defer to my parents for advice on important decisions.
A2 She always defers to her boss's opinion during meetings.
B1 As a team leader, I often defer to my team members' expertise in their respective areas.
B2 The judge will defer to the jury's decision in this case.
C1 In matters of diplomacy, countries often defer to international law.
C2 The CEO defers to the board of directors on major company decisions.
preposition used to indicate that one person or thing belongs to or is associated with another
A1 I always defer to my older sister when making decisions.
A2 The team decided to defer to the expert's opinion on the matter.
B1 In legal matters, it is important to defer to the judge's ruling.
B2 As a manager, I often defer to my team members' expertise in their respective areas.
C1 The CEO deferred to the board of directors for final approval on the merger.
C2 The president deferred to the advice of her top advisors before making a major decision.
formal In matters of legal interpretation, judges often defer to precedent.
informal When it comes to choosing a restaurant, I usually defer to my friend's recommendation.
slang I always defer to my mom when it comes to fashion advice.
figurative The team decided to defer to the expert's opinion on the best strategy to use.
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