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deopda[덥따]Intermediate · TOPIK II

cover

Verb

  1. 1

    cover

    To put an object over something in order for it not to be revealed or visible.

    Korean definition: 무엇이 드러나거나 보이지 않도록 다른 것을 얹어서 씌우다.

    • The snow that fell last night covered the ground in white.

    • He covered the bread dough with plastic and let it ferment in a warm place.

  2. 2

    cover

    To cover or close an object with an open top with a cap, etc.

    Korean definition: 위가 뚫려 있는 물건을 뚜껑 등으로 가리거나 막다.

    • While drinking coffee, Jisu put the cup down and covered it with a book.

    • Mom put the lid on the glass bottle filled with water and placed it in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    fill up

    For a form of energy to fill up a space completely.

    Korean definition: 어떤 기운이 일정한 공간을 가득 채우다.

    • His playing is filling the concert hall with a peaceful atmosphere.

    • At his unexpected, shocking words, silence instantly fell over the conference room.

  4. 4

    close; shut

    To close an open book, etc.

    Korean definition: 펼쳐져 있는 책 등을 닫다.

    • She looked out the window for a while, then closed her book and got up from her seat.

    • All right, the test is about to start, so close everything you were looking at.