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밟다

step on

Verb

  1. 1

    step on

    To put one's foot or feet on someone or something and press him/her/it.

    Korean definition: 어떤 대상 위에 발을 올려놓고 누르다.

    • The child stepped on an ant and killed it.

    • I stepped on the brake to stop the car.

  2. 2

    bully

    (figurative) For a stronger person to bully a weak person.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 힘이 센 사람이 힘이 없는 사람을 괴롭게 하다.

    • Manager Kim tried to confirm his position by trampling on his subordinates.

    • Whenever there's someone weaker than him, my older brother tries to step on them to climb up.

  3. 3

    pace; step; tread

    To put feet on an object and stand on it or to tread on it.

    Korean definition: 어떤 대상에 발을 올려놓고 서거나 올려놓으면서 걷다.

    • The child slowly stepped up the stairs to the upper floor.

    • A good disciple does not carelessly step even on the shadow of his teacher.

  4. 4

    go through; undergo

    To go through a certain procedure, process, etc., in order.

    Korean definition: 어떤 절차나 과정 등을 차례대로 거치다.

    • I plan to go through a master's program after graduating from college.

    • The woman returning from abroad went through immigration procedures at the airport.