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맞추다

matchuda[맏추다]Beginner · TOPIK I

piece together; assemble

Verb

  1. 1

    piece together; assemble

    To piece together several parts that have been put apart into their right positions.

    Korean definition: 떨어져 있는 여러 부분을 알맞은 자리에 대어 붙이다.

    • The children lost track of time putting the puzzle together.

    • They skillfully fitted the window into the window frame.

  2. 2

    compare; cross-check; verify

    To look into two or more objects by placing them together and comparing.

    Korean definition: 둘 이상의 대상을 같이 놓고 비교하여 살피다.

    • We compared the schedules of the two broadcasters and debated which program to watch.

    • When the exam was over, the children were busy comparing answers with each other on their test papers.

  3. 3

    be in harmony

    To be harmonized without a dislocated part.

    Korean definition: 서로 어긋남이 없이 조화를 이루다.

    • The soldiers march in step without falling out of line.

    • The lawmakers could hardly reach agreement on this issue.

  4. 4

    meet; adapt; adjust

    To make something meet a requirement or reach a level.

    Korean definition: 어떤 기준이나 정도에 맞게 하다.

    • We danced to the song that was playing.

    • Minjun is good at cooking dishes suited to his own taste.