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matgida[맏끼다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

assign; entrust

Verb

  1. 1

    assign; entrust

    To have someone take responsibility in handling a certain work.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 책임지고 처리하게 내주다.

    • There's no one to put in charge of parking guidance at the company event.

    • Father entrusted my younger cousin with emceeing my older sister's wedding.

  2. 2

    assign; charge; place; appoint

    To give someone the responsibility for a certain title or role.

    Korean definition: 어떤 직분이나 역할을 담당하는 책임을 지게 하다.

    • The principal put Mr. Kim in charge of the second grade.

    • Minjun's boss rated him as someone who performs well in whatever role he's given.

  3. 3

    entrust; leave something with

    To place what one carries in a specific place or give it to someone to keep temporarily.

    Korean definition: 가지고 있던 것을 특정 장소에 두거나 다른 사람에게 주어 보관하게 하다.

    • Jisu left her wallet with her friend while she went to the restroom.

    • My older sister left her valuables at our house and went on a trip.

  4. 4

    assign; appoint

    To have someone take responsibility in taking care of a certain person, region, etc.

    Korean definition: 어떤 사람이나 지역 등을 책임지고 보살피게 하다.

    • The police authorities assigned the city outskirts to our police station.

    • Mr. and Mrs. Kim left their son at a friend's house and went to work in the provinces.