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deviate from pattern

[ˈdiːvieɪt frɒm ˈpætən]
verb phrase
desviar do padrão
1. to depart from an established or expected standard, norm, or sequence
The company's new strategy deviated from pattern by focusing on sustainability instead of profit maximization.
A nova estratégia da empresa desviou do padrão ao focar em sustentabilidade em vez de maximização de lucros.
2. to behave or operate differently from what is customary or regular
His behavior deviated from pattern during the meeting, which surprised his colleagues.
Seu comportamento desviou do padrão durante a reunião, o que surpreendeu seus colegas.
Synonyms
diverge fromdepart frombreak fromstray fromdiffer from standarddeviate from norm
Antonyms
conform to patternfollow patternadhere to patternstick to standardmaintain pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desviar do padrão
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sair do padrão
alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
desviar-se do padrão
more formal, reflexive construction preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the mold
go off the beaten path
color outside the lines
march to the beat of one's own drum
think outside the box
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