defect

DEFECT noun

[ C ] uk/ˈdiːfekt/ us
a fault or problem with someone or something

дефект, неисправность
a birth defect A mechanical defect caused the plane to crash. defect ive adjective uk/dɪˈfektɪv/ us
having a fault or problem

неисправный, с дефектом
defect ive goods defect verb [ I ] uk/dɪˈfekt/ us
to leave your country or organization and go to join an enemy country or competing organization

переходить на сторону противника
He defect ed to the West. defect ion noun [ C,U ] uk/dɪˈfekʃən/ us
the act of defect ing

переход на сторону противника
defect or noun [ C ]

перебежчик