Definition
to yield to the decision or authority of others out of respect or due to their superior status, expertise, or position.
服从；遵从；听从
In this discussion, we should all defer to the experts' opinions.
在这个讨论中，我们都应该听从专家的意见。
She always defers to her mother’s decisions because she trusts her mother's experience.
她总是听从她母亲的决定，因为她相信她母亲的经验。
Even though he disagreed with the plan, he had to defer to the manager's opinion.
即使他不同意这个计划，他也不得不听从经理的意见。