Defecting Meaning in English

word · lemma: defect

US

dɪˈfɛktɪŋ

di-FEK-ting

UK

dˈiːfɛktɪŋ

dee-FEK-ting

Definition

Leaving one country, group, or organization, especially to join a rival, often because of disagreement or for safety.

Usage & Nuances

Formal, typically used for political, military, or organizational contexts. Common collocations: 'defecting to another country,' 'defecting from the party.' Implies a conscious shift of loyalty, often viewed as betrayal in the original group.

• Spanish: desertar - fugarse (de un país) - pasarse al otro lado
• Portuguese (BR): desertar - fugir (de um país) - mudar de lado
• Portuguese (PT): desertar - fugir (de um país) - mudar de lado
• Chinese (Simplified): 叛逃 - 逃离（国家） - 投奔（对方）
• Chinese (Traditional): 叛逃 - 逃離（國家） - 投奔（對方）
• Hindi: दलबदल करना - देश छोड़ना - पक्ष बदलना
• Arabic: الانشقاق - الهروب (من بلد) - الانتقال إلى الجانب الآخر
• Bengali: পালিয়ে যাওয়া - দলত্যাগ করা
• Russian: дезертирство - перебежка
• Japanese: 亡命すること - 離反すること
• Vietnamese: đào tẩu - bỏ sang phe khác
• Korean: 탈북 - 탈당 - 탈주
• Turkish: iltica etmek - taraf değiştirmek
• Urdu: فرار کرنا - وفاداری بدلنا
• Indonesian: membelot - membelot ke pihak lain

Example Sentences

He was arrested for defecting to another country.

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Many soldiers are defecting during the war.

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They were punished for defecting from their political party.

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After defecting, she had to start a completely new life abroad.

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Rumors about him defecting have spread quickly online.

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Some athletes face serious risks when defecting during international competitions.

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