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Verb
- 1
hold; grab; seize
To hold something in one's hand and not let it go.
Korean definition: 손으로 쥐고 놓지 않다.
I grabbed Yumin's arm tightly as she got up from her seat.
Department Head Kim angrily grabbed Office Chief Park's necktie and yanked it.
- 2
catch; seize
To capture someone or something.
Korean definition: 붙들어 손에 넣다.
After a stakeout, the police caught the thief.
Old Mr. Kim caught snakes in the mountains and sold them at the market.
- 3
slaughter; butcher
To kill an animal.
Korean definition: 짐승을 죽이다.
My grandmother slaughtered a chicken to make samgyetang.
When I passed the state exam, my mother slaughtered a pig and threw a village feast.
- 4
seize; take
To take power, etc.
Korean definition: 권한 등을 차지하다.
Assemblyman Kim became arrogant after seizing power.
With this election victory, our party has firmly taken power.