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Defer to
Pronunciationdee-FER too
Definition
A polite way to say you are letting someone else make the final decision based on their expertise.
Where you hear it
In meetings, code reviews, and planning discussions when domain knowledge rests with a teammate.
Examples
I defer to Sarah on the database schema design.
Let's defer to the security team regarding the authentication flow.
Common mistake
Thinking it means you disagree completely, when it actually means you trust another person's judgment and step back.
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