defection
gb/dɪfˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
C1
action
1
abandoning one side for another
the act of leaving one group or side and joining another, often an opposing one
Padrão de uso:
defection from [something] to [something]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse defection with defect. A defect is a fault or problem; defection is the act of leaving or switching sides.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
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)
Colocações
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
Temas
politics
|organizations
|conflict
|loyalty
Exemplos
- The senator's defection gave the opposition a narrow majority.
- The party tried to prevent further defections after the unpopular vote.
- His defection from the ruling coalition to a rival party shocked many supporters.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Her defection changed the result of the vote.
- The party lost power after several defections.
Substantivo
C1
event
2
escaping to another country
the act of leaving your country or government and going to another country for political protection
Padrão de uso:
defection from [country/government/military] to [country/place]
Erro comum:
Defection usually implies a change of political loyalty or protection, not ordinary emigration for work or study.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
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)
Colocações
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
Temas
politics
|migration
|military
|international_relations
Exemplos
- The athlete's defection during the overseas tournament made international news.
- After his defection, the former intelligence officer requested asylum.
- The government tightened border controls following several defections by soldiers.
Exemplos para estudantes
- His defection was dangerous because the border was heavily guarded.
- After her defection, she lived in another country.
Substantivo
business
C2
process
3
customers leaving for competitors
the loss of customers or members when they leave and choose another company or service
Padrão de uso:
[customer/client/employee] defection; defection to [competitor/service]
Erro comum:
In business, defection often means customers leaving; it does not necessarily imply political betrayal.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
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)
Colocações
customer defection
|client defection
|employee defection
|member defection
|brand defection
|defection rate
|reduce defection
|prevent defection
|defection to competitors
|risk of defection
Temas
business
|marketing
|customers
|employment
Exemplos
- The company offered discounts to reduce customer defection.
- High prices led to a wave of defections to cheaper streaming services.
- Analysts measured the defection rate after the app introduced ads.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The bank wants to stop customer defection.
- Better service can reduce defection.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
defection
AFI
GB/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
de - fec - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: defection
- Plural: defection, defections
Expressões
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
Exemplos
- 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.
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
Exemplos
- 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.
mass defection
1/mˈæs dɪfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
large group leaving together
many people leaving the same side or group at once
Exemplos
- 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.