Defer to
/dɪˈfəː tuː/B2
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1. To yield to someone's opinion, judgment, or authority.
- In matters of law, I always defer to my lawyer's expertise.
- During the meeting, she deferred to her colleague's judgment on financial matters.
2. To allow someone else to decide or choose, especially when you respect their authority or experience.
- He decided to defer to his father's wishes regarding career choices.
- The team leader deferred to the senior manager when it came to strategic decisions.
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