Deviate
(verb)
- To depart from a norm or from what is considered normal or acceptable.
- To move away from a path or course.
Origin:
From latin deviĆ ("i deviate, stray"), from de- ("away from") + via ("way, path").
Examples:
- He deviated from societal norms by refusing to conform.
- The artist deviated from traditional art categories in his work.
- The criminal deviated from acceptable behavior and was arrested.
- He deviated from his usual routine by going to the park instead of the gym.
- The company deviated from its original plan and decided to focus on a different market.