I. de ‧ vi ‧ ate 1 AC /ˈdiːvieɪt/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive]
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ deviate ; noun : ↑ deviation ]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Late Latin ; Origin: deviatus , from Latin via 'way' ]
to change what you are doing so that you are not following an expected plan, idea, or type of behaviour
deviate from
The plane had to deviate from its normal flight path.
II. de ‧ vi ‧ ate 2 /ˈdiːviət, ˈdiːviɪt/ BrE AmE adjective formal
↑ deviant