From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdeviatede‧vi‧ate1 /ˈdiːvieɪt/ AWL verb [intransitive] CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTto change what you are doing so that you are not following an expected plan, idea, or type of behaviourdeviate from The plane had to deviate from its normal flight path.→ See Verb table
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deviate• So do not deviate by mixing your opinions with the facts.• In particular those who deviate from society's values must be brought back into line.• They may even drive on occasions but must not deviate from the agreed route except where reasonable to protect the child.• Make up your mind that whatever the short-term temptations may be, you will never deviate from the highest standards of honour.• Should a solicitor deviate from the rules of conduct then sanctions can be imposed by the profession.• Men think it would undermine their position at work to deviate from the usual schedule.• Real gases also deviate more from ideal gas behaviour at lower temperatures.deviate from• The screenplay does not deviate very much from the book.deviatede‧vi‧ate2 /ˈdiːviət/ adjective formal NORMAL#deviantOrigin deviate1 (1600-1700) Late Latin deviatus, from Latin via “way” 