The phrase "we want to defect" typically means the desire to abandon allegiance or loyalty to one group, country, or cause and switch to another, often opposing, group or country. Defection usually involves leaving one side, especially in political, military, or ideological contexts, often seen as switching sides or betraying the original affiliation. In other words, it means to leave one's current allegiance and join an opposing or different side, sometimes considered illegitimate or traitorous by the original side.
Defection can happen for various reasons like political beliefs, seeking freedom, or disagreeing with the original group's policies. For example, during the Cold War, people leaving Eastern Bloc countries to join Western countries were called defectors. The act of defection may involve risk of persecution or punishment by the side being deserted.
So, when someone says "we want to defect," it typically means a collective intention to abandon their current group, state, or allegiance to join another, usually opposing, one.
