desviam-se
[dɛʃ.viˈɐ̃w̃.sə]
verb
they deviate; they divert; they stray
1. Third person plural present indicative reflexive form of 'desviar' - to move away from a course or direction
The birds deviate from their usual migration path.
Os pássaros desviam-se de sua rota habitual de migração.
2. To avoid or dodge something; to turn aside
They stray from the main topic during the discussion.
Eles desviam-se do tema principal durante a discussão.
3. To diverge or differ from an expected standard or behavior
The students deviate from the established rules.
Os alunos desviam-se das regras estabelecidas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desviar-se do caminho - to stray from the path
desviar-se da verdade - to deviate from the truth
desviar-se de seus princípios - to stray from one's principles
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