Meaning of the word deviate in English

What does deviate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deviate

US /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/
UK /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/
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Verb

to stray from an accepted route, standard, or course of action

Example:
The plane had to deviate from its flight path due to bad weather.
He tends to deviate from the main topic during discussions.