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벌어지다

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widen

1.Verb

  1. 1

    widen

    For a crack, space, etc., to form.

    Korean definition: 틈이나 간격 등이 생기다.

    • Jisu's teeth have gaps that are too wide, so she needs braces.

    • My mouth falls open when I sleep, so I drool on my pillow.

  2. 2

    grow

    For the leaf, branch, etc., of a plant to grow wider and longer.

    Korean definition: 식물의 잎이나 가지 등이 넓게 퍼져서 활짝 열리다.

    • As the weather warmed up, the petals opened up even wider.

    • Through the spreading leaves, I could see the blue sky.

  3. 3

    be wide; be broad

    For a shoulder, back, or chest to be wide.

    Korean definition: 어깨나 등, 가슴이 넓다.

    • Seunggyu has a broad back, so it's good for piggyback rides.

    • Judging by his broad shoulders, that person must have exercised a lot.

  4. 4

    (banquet) be given

    To set food, etc., generously for a certain occasion.

    Korean definition: 음식 등을 번듯하게 차리다.

    • My mother set out a lavish birthday feast for my father.

    • Seeing a table so lavishly spread with snacks to go with drinks, I can't help but drink.

2.Verb

  1. 1

    be held; be thrown

    For a party or event to be held.

    Korean definition: 잔치나 행사 같은 자리가 열리다.

    • A feast is being held in the village, and cheerful music can be heard everywhere.

    • Today, Children's Day, commemorative events for children were held everywhere.

  2. 2

    occur; happen

    For a bad incident such as a fight to occur.

    Korean definition: 주로 싸움과 같은 좋지 않은 일이 일어나다.

    • A fight broke out at the drinking party, and an employee who was there got hurt.

    • Fighting broke out in the border area, and many soldiers were wounded or killed.

  3. 3

    develop

    For a situation or appearance of something occurring to be seen in one's eyes.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이 일어나는 상황이나 모습이 눈앞에 펼쳐져 보이다.

    • The fireworks that unfolded right before our eyes were fantastic.

    • I couldn't believe the magical scene that unfolded before my eyes.