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Deviate (Verb)

Cause to turn away from a previous or expected course; "The river was deviated to prevent flooding".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The engineers had to deviate the original tunnel path to avoid a hidden underground cave system.
A series of strong storms deviated the plane's flight path, resulting in an unscheduled layover.
The new housing development will deviate the creek's natural flow, potentially altering the local ecosystem.
A computer glitch deviated the spacecraft off its intended trajectory, forcing the crew to make an emergency course correction.
Heavy construction deviated the residential street's original route, causing confusion for local drivers.

Be at variance with; be out of line with.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The company's values deviate significantly from what the new CEO envisions for its future.
The actress's personal views deviate sharply from the character she portrayed in the film.
The team's current strategy deviate from the original plan, which has raised concerns among investors.
The study's findings deviate from the widely held assumption about the relationship between exercise and health.
The musician's new album deviates from his usual genre, exploring darker and more experimental sounds.

Turn aside; turn away from.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The tourists had to deviate from their planned route due to the road closures caused by the storm.
As a precautionary measure, the pilot had to deviate from the original flight path to avoid bad weather.
The student found it hard to concentrate and began to deviate from the topic while writing her essay.
To reach the village, you need to deviate from the main road and take the dirt path on the left.
The company's recent policies seem to deviate from their initial mission to prioritize environmental sustainability.