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garomakda[가로막따]Intermediate · TOPIK II

block; be in the way

Verb

  1. 1

    block; be in the way

    To stand in the way so as to keep someone or something from going by or passing through.

    Korean definition: 앞을 막아 통하거나 지나지 못하게 하다.

    • Because of the mountain blocking the two villages from each other, transportation is very inconvenient.

    • He stood up and blocked my way as I was about to go out the door.

  2. 2

    obstruct; block

    To obstruct someone from saying a word or doing a certain action, task, etc.

    Korean definition: 말이나 행동, 일 등을 하지 못하게 방해하다.

    • Regionalism is obstructing the balanced development of our country.

    • Even their families' opposition could not stand in the way of their passionate love.

  3. 3

    block; be in the way

    To obstruct someone's view.

    Korean definition: 앞이 보이지 않게 가리다.

    • Suddenly, pitch darkness blocked my view.

    • The car window is fogged up, frustratingly blocking the view.