CEFR B1

deviating

verb

Meaning

Moving away from an established course, norm, or standard.

Examples

The politician was accused of deviating from his campaign promises.
His behavior was deviating significantly from what was considered normal for his age.

Synonyms: diverging, wandering, straying, swerving

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deviating (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːviˌeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Moving away from an established course, norm, or standard.

Examples

The politician was accused of deviating from his campaign promises.
His behavior was deviating significantly from what was considered normal for his age.
The experiment failed because the temperature started deviating from the set point.

How to Use deviating

deviate from (prepositional phrase): To move away from a standard, course, or path. — "The flight had to deviate from its planned route due to bad weather."

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