Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desertar

verb
/dɪˈzɜːrtər/
Definition
To abandon a duty, commitment, or a place, especially in a military or formal context.
Examples
  • The soldier decided to desertar his post during the night.
  • Many workers desertar their jobs in search of better opportunities.
Meaning
Desertar refers to the act of leaving a person, organization, or situation without permission or intent to return, often associated with soldiers leaving the army.
Synonyms
  • abandon
  • forsake
  • leave
  • quit
  • relinquish