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sleep

Verb

  1. 1

    sleep

    To be in the state of taking a rest for a period of time with one's eyes closed and mental activities suspended.

    Korean definition: 눈을 감고 몸과 정신의 활동을 멈추고 한동안 쉬는 상태가 되다.

    • On his day off, my husband did nothing but sleep in bed.

    • I didn't sleep well yesterday, so I was tired.

  2. 2

    stop

    For a piece of machinery such as a clock to stop working.

    Korean definition: 시계 등의 기계가 작동하지 않다.

    • My clock stopped, so I got up late this morning.

    • Because of the union strike, all the factory machines have stopped.

  3. 3

    be flattened

    For something inflated to be pressed and become flat.

    Korean definition: 부풀었던 것이 무엇에 눌려서 납작해지다.

    • I wore a hat, and my hair got flattened.

    • The cotton was too bulky, so I pressed it down to flatten it.

  4. 4

    remain dormant

    For a thing, etc. to remain unused and not serve its original purpose.

    Korean definition: 물건 등이 원래의 목적대로 쓰이지 못하고 묻혀 있다.

    • The money lying dormant in safes should be drawn out and invested in industry.

    • Treasures that had lain dormant in the museum's basement are being shown for the first time through this exhibition.