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draw

Verb

  1. 1

    draw

    To draw a line or stroke.

    Korean definition: 금이나 줄을 그리다.

    • The workers drew solid and dotted white lines on the ground to mark it as a road.

    • While reading his textbook, Seunggyu underlined the important parts with a red pen.

  2. 2

    strike; cut

    To put a match or something with a pointed end on a surface and move it with a slight pressure.

    Korean definition: 성냥이나 끝이 뾰족한 것을 표면에 대고 약간 힘을 주어 움직이다.

    • Jisu struck a match and lit the candle.

    • I didn't have a lighter, so I struck a match to light my cigarette.

  3. 3

    buy on credit

    To buy something on credit without paying for the price of goods, etc., right away.

    Korean definition: 물건값 등을 바로 내지 않고 외상으로 처리하다.

    • Seunggyu drank on credit and never paid for the drinks.

    • Jisu remembered that she had eaten on credit at her usual restaurant and never paid.

  4. 4

    limit; restrict

    To place a definite limit or boundary to something.

    Korean definition: 일의 경계나 한계를 분명히 짓다.

    • My team members and I clearly drew the boundaries of our respective duties.

    • When dividing up work, it's best to clearly define each person's tasks before starting.