noun
plural -erts
an area of very dry land that is usually covered with sand and is very hot [count]
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[count] :a place or area that does not have something interesting or important
verb
-serts; -serted; -serting
[+ obj] :to go away from (a place) :to leave (a place)
[+ obj] :to leave and stop helping or supporting (someone or something)
[+ obj] of a useful quality or ability :to no longer be with (someone) in a time of need
[no obj] of a soldier :to leave the military without permission and without intending to return