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ppeotda[뻗따]Intermediate · TOPIK II

stretch; extend; run

Verb

  1. 1

    stretch; extend; run

    For a branch, a vine, root, etc., to reach far; to make it reach far.

    Korean definition: 나뭇가지나 덩굴, 뿌리 등이 길게 자라나다. 또는 그렇게 하다.

    • Morning glories were growing on the wall, stretching out their vines.

    • The ginkgo tree in front of the house grew well and spread its branches in all directions.

  2. 2

    stretch; reach; run

    For a road, river, mountain range, etc., to extend in a certain direction.

    Korean definition: 길이나 강, 산맥 등이 어떤 방향으로 길게 이어지다.

    • The coastline stretched far from north to south.

    • Despite the rugged terrain of the mountain, the fortress wall stretched all along the summit.

  3. 3

    grow; develop

    For energy, an idea, force, etc., to appear or spread.

    Korean definition: 기운이나 사상, 세력 등이 나타나거나 퍼지다.

    • On the strength of their mighty military, they extended their power as far as China.

    • At that time, the Netherlands was expanding its overseas colonies and reaching out across the world.

  4. 4

    straighten

    (emphasizing form) To stretch a part of the body that is bent.

    Korean definition: 구부리고 있던 몸의 일부를 쭉 펴다.

    • I stretched my whole body out and had a good stretch.

    • He plopped down in the chair and stretched his legs straight out in front of him.