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rotation; shift

NounSino-Korean: 交代

  1. 1

    rotation; shift

    The act of assuming or taking on certain tasks in a particular order by dividing them among various persons.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 여러 사람이 나누어서 차례를 바꾸어 가며 함.

    • My friend and I took turns driving from Seoul to Busan.

    • Our restaurant is open twenty-four hours, so we work in shifts day and night.

  2. 2

    relief

    A person who, in turn, assumes a certain task when such work is divided among various persons.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 여럿이 나누어서 차례에 따라 맡아서 하는 사람.

    • Seunggyu didn't let up his watch until the next relief arrived.

    • I threatened the person relieving me that if he was late one more time, I'd tell the boss.