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올리다

increase; raise

Verb

  1. 1

    increase; raise

    To make a price, figure, energy, etc., get higher or increase.

    Korean definition: 값이나 수치, 기운 등을 높아지거나 많아지게 하다.

    • The government is being criticized by the public for raising taxes every year.

    • That company raised the prices of its products little by little and improved their quality.

  2. 2

    achieve; improve; advance

    To make a performance, achievement, etc., reach a high level.

    Korean definition: 실적이나 성과 등을 높은 수준에 이르게 하다.

    • Our company made an enormous profit this year.

    • The national soccer team achieved the feat of advancing to the World Cup final.

  3. 3

    raise; lift; elevate

    To make something move from a lower to a higher position.

    Korean definition: 아래에서 위로 높게 하다.

    • You look so hot—roll up your sleeves a bit.

    • The hem of his pants dragged on the ground, so Minjun pulled them up.

  4. 4

    hold; observe

    To hold a ceremony or ritual.

    Korean definition: 의식이나 예식을 치르다.

    • The emperor held his coronation in the cathedral.

    • That friend is holding an engagement ceremony this fall.