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버티다

beotida[버티다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

bear; endure; put up with

Verb

  1. 1

    bear; endure; put up with

    To endure something for a long time.

    Korean definition: 오래 참고 견디다.

    • Minjun went on a fast and held out for a month.

    • Seunggyu held out on his own in the backcountry for a whole month.

  2. 2

    hold one's ground

    To take a position and not move.

    Korean definition: 자리를 잡고 움직이지 않다.

    • Police officers stood firm in front of the criminal's house.

    • At the entrance to the park, a 500-year-old tree stood proudly.

  3. 3

    resist; stand up to someone

    To confront or resist, without giving in.

    Korean definition: 굽히지 않고 맞서거나 저항하다.

    • Our army did not yield to the enemy's fierce attack, held out to the end, and won.

    • Even though it was almost time for school, the child dug in his heels, saying he didn't want to go, and whined.

  4. 4

    balance; not fall

    To try to balance oneself using one's arms, legs, etc., so as not to fall down or be pushed.

    Korean definition: 쓰러지거나 떠밀리지 않으려고 팔, 다리 등으로 몸을 지탱하다.

    • Being swept away by the water, Seunggyu grabbed a nearby branch and barely held on.

    • At the fire scene, paramedics rescued a survivor who was holding onto the railing to keep from falling.