1.verbTo leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
"You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere."
2.verbTo leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
"Anyone found deserting will be punished."
3.adjective(of a place) Abandoned, without people.