To have passed from one form, state, or level to another
(literally or figuratively) Past tense for to depart from an established path or course
“You risk getting lost in the wilderness if you deviate from the walking trail.”
Past tense for to break an established pattern
“Weather patterns have begun to deviate in the last year or so.”
(deviate from) Past tense for 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) Past tense for to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation
“The restaurant could deviate from safety standards if they fail to maintain proper sanitation practices.”
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