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물러서다

mulleoseoda[물러서다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

step aside; step back; move back

Verb

  1. 1

    step aside; step back; move back

    To move one's body from where it was with backward steps

    Korean definition: 있던 자리에서 뒷걸음으로 피하여 몸을 서다.

    • As the subway approaches, people step back one step.

    • When the ambulance arrived, people stepped back from the scene of the traffic accident.

  2. 2

    withdraw; retire; resign

    To give up what one is doing, or a place or position one is holding.

    Korean definition: 하고 있던 일, 차지하고 있던 자리나 지위 등을 내놓다.

    • President Lee simply stepping down from his post doesn't mean he has taken full responsibility for this situation.

    • Coach Kim decided to retire, saying he was getting old and it was time to step down as coach.

  3. 3

    withdraw; back off

    To give up after confronting and enduring a certain situation.

    Korean definition: 맞서서 버티다가 포기하다.

    • Minjun showed his firm will, saying he would absolutely not back down this time.

    • Seunggyu's attitude gave the impression that he was backing off because he wanted to avoid the situation.