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yeolda[열다]Beginner · TOPIK I

open; unlock

Verb

  1. 1

    open; unlock

    To open or unlock something closed or locked.

    Korean definition: 닫히거나 잠긴 것을 트거나 벗기다.

    • I opened the window a little and looked down outside.

    • He opened the cap of the drink bottle and drank straight from it.

  2. 2

    hold; open

    To begin a meeting or conference.

    Korean definition: 모임이나 회의를 시작하다.

    • The art college held a painting exhibition to commemorate graduation.

    • Our class holds a class meeting every Friday and discusses class issues.

  3. 3

    open

    To begin business for the day.

    Korean definition: 하루의 영업을 시작하다.

    • Because it was too early in the morning, only one shop was open.

    • He opened the shop early in the morning and closed it late at night, working hard without missing a single day.

  4. 4

    open; start

    To begin operating a store, company, etc.

    Korean definition: 가게나 사업 등의 운영을 시작하다.

    • They say he liked makgeolli so much that he opened a makgeolli bar.

    • This priest opened a school for children to help children in Africa.