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leave

Verb

  1. 1

    leave

    To leave part of something without using it up.

    Korean definition: 다 쓰지 않고 나머지가 있게 하다.

    • My child loves snacking, so he never has any pocket money left over.

    • Minjun was so hungry that he ate all his rice without leaving any.

  2. 2

    make profit

    To cause profits to be made.

    Korean definition: 이익이 생기게 하다.

    • Jisu made a good profit running a clothing store and bought both a house and a car.

    • My uncle said that if you have many employees in a store, you can't make much profit.

  3. 3

    leave; cause to stay

    To make something or someone remain where he/she or it was without leaving.

    Korean definition: 떠나게 하지 않고 있던 그대로 있게 하다.

    • The teacher sent all the students home and kept only the class president behind.

    • Yumin couldn't leave her young daughter home alone and go to work.

  4. 4

    leave; hand down

    To cause something not to be forgotten, or to be handed down until later.

    Korean definition: 잊히지 않게 하거나 나중에까지 전해지게 하다.

    • Today's class assignment is to research the achievements left by past presidents.

    • Author Kim passed away, leaving behind great works that will long remain in Korean literature.