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Meaning of defecta | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
de.fekˈta

Definitions

  1. to break down, become out of order
    reflexive
  2. to defect
    intransitive, uncommon
  3. to break (render nonfunctional)
    transitive

Equivalents

English damage fuck up

Examples

“Pacepa este un simbol. A fost demnitarul cu cel mai înalt grad din serviciile secrete din cadrul fostului bloc comunist care a defectat în Statele Unite.”

Pacepa is a symbol. He was the highest-ranked dignitary from the secret services of the former Communist bloc to defect to the United States.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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