defection
gb/dɪfˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
C1
Inglese
átállás, átpártolás, disszidálás, lemorzsolódás
SOSTANTIVO
C1
1
átállás
B2
átpártolás
C1
Schema d'uso:
defection from [something] to [something]
The senator's defection gave the opposition a narrow majority.
A szenátor átállása szűk többséget adott az ellenzéknek.
The party tried to prevent further defections after the unpopular vote.
A párt a népszerűtlen szavazás után megpróbálta megakadályozni a további átpártolásokat.
His defection from the ruling coalition to a rival party shocked many supporters.
Esempi per chi studia
Her defection changed the result of the vote.
Az ő átállása megváltoztatta a szavazás eredményét.
The party lost power after several defections.
A párt több átpártolás után elvesztette a hatalmát.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse defection with defect. A defect is a fault or problem; defection is the act of leaving or switching sides.
Significato
abandoning one side for another
Collocazioni
political defection
|party defection
|high-profile defection
|shock defection
|mass defection
|wave of defections
|defection from the party
|defection to the opposition
|prevent defections
|trigger defections
Sinonimi
desertion (often suggests abandoning a duty or group in a disloyal way)
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switch (more informal and less strongly about loyalty or betrayal)
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abandonment (broader; emphasizes leaving something behind rather than joining another side)
Contrari
loyalty (continued support for a person, group, or cause)
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allegiance (commitment to a side, leader, or group)
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support (continued backing rather than leaving)
Temi
politics
|organizations
|conflict
|loyalty
Definizione
the act of leaving one group or side and joining another, often an opposing one
The act of leaving a country, political party, organization, or cause, especially in order to join an opposing or rival side.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
2
disszidálás
C1
Schema d'uso:
defection from [country/government/military] to [country/place]
The athlete's defection during the overseas tournament made international news.
A sportoló disszidálása a külföldi torna alatt nemzetközi hír lett.
After his defection, the former intelligence officer requested asylum.
Disszidálása után a volt hírszerző tiszt menedékjogot kért.
The government tightened border controls following several defections by soldiers.
Esempi per chi studia
His defection was dangerous because the border was heavily guarded.
Disszidálása veszélyes volt, mert a határt szigorúan őrizték.
After her defection, she lived in another country.
Disszidálása után egy másik országban élt.
Errore comune:
Defection usually implies a change of political loyalty or protection, not ordinary emigration for work or study.
Significato
escaping to another country
Collocazioni
defection to the West
|defection from North Korea
|diplomat's defection
|soldier's defection
|intelligence officer's defection
|high-profile defection
|attempted defection
|successful defection
|seek asylum after defection
|border defection
Sinonimi
escape (emphasizes getting away from danger rather than changing allegiance)
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desertion (especially used for leaving the military without permission)
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flight (formal or news style; emphasizes sudden leaving)
Contrari
return (going back to the country or side that was left)
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repatriation (formal; being sent or going back to one's home country)
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loyalty (remaining faithful to one's country, government, or service)
Temi
politics
|migration
|military
|international_relations
Definizione
the act of leaving your country or government and going to another country for political protection
The act of secretly or politically leaving one's country, government, or military service to live under the protection of another country, often one seen as an enemy or rival.
SOSTANTIVO
C2
BUSINESS
3
Schema d'uso:
[customer/client/employee] defection; defection to [competitor/service]
The company offered discounts to reduce customer defection.
A cég kedvezményeket kínált az ügyféllemorzsolódás csökkentésére.
High prices led to a wave of defections to cheaper streaming services.
A magas árak az olcsóbb streamingszolgáltatók felé irányuló lemorzsolódási hullámhoz vezettek.
Analysts measured the defection rate after the app introduced ads.
Esempi per chi studia
The bank wants to stop customer defection.
A bank meg akarja állítani az ügyféllemorzsolódást.
Better service can reduce defection.
A jobb szolgáltatás csökkentheti a lemorzsolódást.
Errore comune:
In business, defection often means customers leaving; it does not necessarily imply political betrayal.
Significato
customers leaving for competitors
Collocazioni
customer defection
|client defection
|employee defection
|member defection
|brand defection
|defection rate
|reduce defection
|prevent defection
|defection to competitors
|risk of defection
Sinonimi
churn (common business term, especially for customers or subscribers)
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attrition (formal business term for gradual loss of customers or staff)
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loss (more general and less technical)
Contrari
retention (keeping customers, employees, or members)
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loyalty (customers or members continuing to choose the same company or group)
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acquisition (gaining new customers rather than losing existing ones)
Temi
business
|marketing
|customers
|employment
Definizione
the loss of customers or members when they leave and choose another company or service
In business, the loss of customers, clients, employees, or members when they leave an organization, service, or brand, often for a competitor.
Grammatica
Forma base
defection
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
Sillabe e accento
de - fec - tion (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: defection
- Plural: defection, defections
Espressioni
a wave of defections
1/ə wˈeɪv əv dɪfˈɛkʃənz/
fixed phrase
many defections in succession
many people leaving the same group or side around the same time
Esempi
- The scandal triggered a wave of defections from the ruling party.
- A wave of defections left the company struggling to keep its top engineers.
- The coach faced a wave of defections after the team missed the playoffs.
Esempi per chi studia
- A wave of defections hurt the party.
- The club lost members in a wave of defections.
high-profile defection
1/hˈaɪ pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl dɪfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
well-known person's defection
a defection by an important or famous person that many people notice
Esempi
- The minister's resignation became a high-profile defection to the opposition.
- A high-profile defection can damage a party's image before an election.
- The company suffered a high-profile defection when its chief designer joined a rival brand.
Esempi per chi studia
- The mayor's move was a high-profile defection.
- A high-profile defection can make news.
mass defection
1/mˈæs dɪfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
large group leaving together
many people leaving the same side or group at once
Esempi
- The opposition celebrated a mass defection from the president's party.
- Commanders feared a mass defection of troops if supplies did not arrive.
- The union avoided mass defection by accepting some of the members' demands.
Esempi per chi studia
- The party was weakened by a mass defection.
- The army feared mass defection.