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to desert
01
to abandon a person or an organization when they are in need or at a critical moment
Transitive: to desert sb
Examples
She felt utterly betrayed when her closest colleagues deserted her in the midst of the company's crisis.
02
to abandon or leave a place, typically suddenly or without intending to return
Transitive: to desert a place
Examples
The once bustling town was deserted after the gold rush ended.
03
to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations
Transitive: to desert a military duty
Examples
Many soldiers deserted their posts during the war, seeking safety elsewhere.
Desert
01
a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand
Examples
At night, the desert can become very cold.
02
a person's deserved or earned reward or punishment
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