Defect from Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To leave a country, group, or organization, often secretly and for political reasons, to join another or become independent.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or political. Commonly used with 'army', 'party', 'side', or 'country' ('defect from the army'). Implies leaving one's allegiance, often secretly or illegally. Not used for everyday quitting (use 'leave' or 'quit' instead).

• Spanish: desertar de - fugarse de
• Portuguese (BR): desertar de - fugir de
• Portuguese (PT): desertar de - fugir de
• Chinese (Simplified): 背叛 - 脱离
• Chinese (Traditional): 背叛 - 脫離
• Hindi: त्याग देना (से)
• Arabic: ينشق عن - يترك (الانتماء)
• Bengali: ত্যাগ করা (থেকে) - নিঃসৃত হওয়া
• Russian: дезертировать из - перебежать из
• Japanese: 離反する - 脱退する
• Vietnamese: rời bỏ - đào ngũ khỏi
• Korean: 탈퇴하다 - 이탈하다
• Turkish: kaçmak (bir gruptan/ülkeden)
• Urdu: منحرف ہونا (سے) - ترک کرنا (سے)
• Indonesian: membelot dari - desersi dari

Example Sentences

Some soldiers tried to defect from the army.

basic

He wanted to defect from his political party.

basic

Many artists chose to defect from the organization.

basic

She risked everything to defect from her country for a new life.

natural

After the scandal, the star player decided to defect from the team.

natural

People who defect from strict regimes often seek freedom abroad.

natural