noun🔗ShareA fault or malfunction."a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment"technicalmachinequalityindustrytechnologysystemconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe quantity or amount by which anything falls short."The defects in his understanding of fractions caused him to fail the math test. "qualityamountconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient."The construction project was delayed because of several defects in the concrete foundation, requiring costly repairs before work could continue. "qualityconditionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party."The soldier decided to defect to the other side, hoping for a better life. "militarypoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo desert one's army, to flee from combat."The soldiers who defected from the army were punished severely. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo join the enemy army.""After facing discrimination, the soldier defects to the opposing army, bringing valuable intelligence with him." "militarywarpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo flee one's country and seek asylum."Many people from war-torn countries defect to neighboring nations seeking safety. "politicsnationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
