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stick to; cling to

Verb

  1. 1

    stick to; cling to

    For something to adhere to something else and not come off easily.

    Korean definition: 무엇이 어디에 닿아 떨어지지 않다.

    • They saw a notice on the bulletin board saying a new employee was wanted.

    • While I was away from my seat for a moment, a note had been stuck on my desk.

  2. 2

    pass

    To pass an examination, etc.

    Korean definition: 시험 등에 합격하다.

    • Minjun passed the notoriously difficult entrance exam for a large corporation on his first try.

    • Since passing the civil service exam, Mr. Jeong has been on a smooth road.

  3. 3

    catch (fire); be ignited

    For fire to begin to spread.

    Korean definition: 불이 옮아 타기 시작하다.

    • The fire caught on the dry branches and began to blaze.

    • A fire that started from a cigarette butt caught in an instant and became a big forest fire.

  4. 4

    participate

    To embark on or hold on to certain work.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일에 나서다. 또는 어떤 일에 매달리다.

    • Assistant Manager Kim got busy after joining a new project this time.

    • The car must have broken down badly, because several mechanics got together to work on fixing it.