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deviate

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﹒To depart from an established course, standard, or topic.

﹒To diverge or differ from a norm, expectation, or rule.

Examples

﹒It is important not to deviate from the original plan if we want to finish the project on time.

﹒The pilot had to deviate from the flight path to avoid the severe storm.

﹒His moral compass would never allow him to deviate from his principles, no matter the pressure.

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