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defer to sb/sth
defer to sb/sth FORMAL — phrasal verb with defer /dɪˈfɜːr/ aep /-ˈfɝː/ verb [T] (-rr-)
► F0 to allow someone or something to make decisions for you or tell you what to do, even if you disagree with them, because of your respect for them or because of their higher rank, authority, knowledge, etc.: » I have to defer to my boss on important decisions.» I defer to (= accept) your judgment.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing respect and admirationThesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Approving and approval |