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guard; defend

Verb

  1. 1

    guard; defend

    To prevent something from the loss of wealth, profit, safety, etc., or protecting against external aggression.

    Korean definition: 재산, 이익, 안전 등을 잃거나 외부로부터의 침범을 당하지 않게 보호하거나 감시하여 막다.

    • The child was looking after the house while her mother briefly went grocery shopping.

    • He died heroically defending his country against a foreign invasion.

  2. 2

    guard

    To watch over a corner or point in order to prevent something or someone from passing through.

    Korean definition: 길목이나 어떤 지점을 통과하지 못하도록 주의하여 감시하다.

    • A few police officers stood guarding the corner and stopped people for inspection.

    • Soldiers with guns were guarding the border and the surrounding area airtight.

  3. 3

    stay

    To continue to be in a place.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 장소를 떠나지 않다.

    • He still hadn't left work and was staying at his desk.

    • I stayed by my sick mother's side and nursed her all night.

  4. 4

    obey; observe

    To keep a promise or comply with etiquette rules, regulations, etc.

    Korean definition: 약속이나 법, 예의, 규정 등을 어기지 않고 잘 따르다.

    • This accident happened because both vehicles didn't obey the traffic laws.

    • It was very crowded and chaotic in front of the cinema because many people weren't keeping order.