To fluctuate from one condition, form, level or state to another
(literally or figuratively) To depart from an established path or course
“You risk getting lost in the wilderness if you deviate from the walking trail.”
To break an established pattern
“Weather patterns have begun to deviate in the last year or so.”
(deviate from) To run counter to
“Therefore, to what extent the actual divergence times deviate from those predicted by these models is also of great concern.”
(deviate from) To fail to conform to a regulation or obligation
“The restaurant could deviate from safety standards if they fail to maintain proper sanitation practices.”
(sociology) Plural for a person with deviant behavior
“It soon became apparent that our new boss, with his unscrupulous dealings, was somewhat of a deviate.”
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