Zoeken
to desert
01
to abandon a person or an organization when they are in need or at a critical moment
02
to abandon or leave a place, typically suddenly or without intending to return
03
to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations
Desert
01
verdienste
a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand
02
verdienste
(usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment
Voorbeeld
The politician's advisors deserted him after a major scandal broke, leaving him to face the media storm alone.
He vowed never to desert the cause, even when others abandoned it for personal gain.
He was criticized for deserting his team just before the big match, putting their chances of success at risk.
She felt utterly betrayed when her closest colleagues deserted her in the midst of the company's crisis.
Many fans deserted the team after a string of poor performances, but a few remained loyal despite the losses.
