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turn down; reduce; shorten

Verb

  1. 1

    turn down; reduce; shorten

    To make the length, area, volume, etc., of an object smaller than original.

    Korean definition: 어떤 물체의 길이, 넓이, 부피 등을 원래보다 작게 하다.

    • The introduction seems too long, so try shortening it a bit.

    • I asked her to turn down the radio a little.

  2. 2

    cut; cut down on; reduce

    To make a number or quantity smaller than original.

    Korean definition: 수나 양을 원래보다 적게 하다.

    • He studied hard, even cutting down on sleep.

    • For your health, it's good to cut down on how often you drink.

  3. 3

    reduce; lessen; lower

    To keep a state from reaching its original intensity.

    Korean definition: 어떤 상태를 원래의 정도에 미치지 못하게 하다.

    • On rainy days, you should drive slower than usual.

    • To reduce air pollution, it's good to ride a bicycle for short distances.

  4. 4

    be enough

    At the end of a speech or writing, to stop and finish although one has a lot more to say.

    Korean definition: 말이나 글의 끝에서, 할 말이 많으나 그만하고 마치다.

    • I've written too much. I'll stop here.

    • Well then, I'll end here. I'll be waiting for your reply.