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defecting

/dɪˈfektɪŋ/

/dɪˈfɛktɪŋ/

defectverb

defecting

Gerund

defected

Past Simple

defected

Past Participle

defecting

Gerund

/ˈdiːfekt/, /dɪˈfekt/

/ˈdiːfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/

Translations

He decided to defect to the other side during the war.

Он решил дезертировать на другую сторону во время войны.

The spy planned to defect to the enemy country.

Шпион планировал перебежать в страну врага.

Additional translations

Definitions

To abandon a country, cause, or organization in favor of an opposing one.

The soldier decided to defect to the enemy side during the conflict.

Synonyms

defectnoun

Definitions

A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack in something.

The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system.

A fault or problem that makes something less effective or valuable.

The software had a critical defect that caused it to crash frequently.

A physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy.

The child was born with a heart defect that required surgery.

defectadjective

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to or associated with a defect or defects.

The defect rate dropped significantly after the new quality controls were introduced.