deviate

UK
/ˈdiːvieɪt/
US
/ˈdiviˌeɪt/

Translations

deviatenoun
deviates
pl
UK
/ˈdiːvieɪt/
US
/ˈdiviˌeɪt/
The engineer measured the deviate from the expected path.
Инженер измерил отклонение от ожидаемого пути.
deviateverb
deviated
Past Simple
deviated
Past Participle
deviating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdiːvieɪt/
US
/ˈdiviˌeɪt/
She tried not to deviate from the topic during the discussion.
Она старалась не уклоняться от темы во время обсуждения.
The car began to deviate from its lane.
Машина начала отклоняться от своей полосы.
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Он склонен отступать от первоначального плана.
Additional translations
deviateadjective
more deviate
Comp.
most deviate
Super.
Rare attributive use meaning ‘deviant; departing from the norm’.

Definitions

deviatenoun
A person whose behavior or beliefs differ from the accepted standards of society.
The artist was considered a deviate by some due to his unconventional lifestyle.
A statistical term referring to a value that differs from a norm or standard.
The data set included a deviate that skewed the results of the analysis.
deviateverb
To depart from an established course or norm.
The project manager decided to deviate from the original plan to accommodate the new requirements.
To turn aside from a path or route.
The hiker had to deviate from the trail to avoid the fallen tree.
To cause (something or someone) to depart from an established course or norm; to deflect.
A sudden cross-wind deviated the aircraft from its flight path.
deviateadjective
Departing from usual or accepted standards; deviant.
The committee investigated reports of deviate behaviour among the staff.