deviate

Definition

  • verb: to do something that is different or to be different from what is usual or expected
  • verb: to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
  • usually + 'from'
  • synonyms: digress, wander, depart

Examples

  • The investigation showed that the airplane had 'deviated' [='strayed'] 'from' its scheduled route.

  • This pattern of behavior 'deviates' slightly 'from' the norm.

  • He almost never 'deviates from' his usual routine.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where is your village? two days' journey to the south. south We were going west, right, Brutus? Yes, My Lord, that is true. And we can not deviate from the path! Please, My Lord, help me. Help my relatives. Are women and children in danger Yes, most will not survive. Then I'll protect these (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior