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be steered

Verb

  1. 1

    be steered

    For a certain thing to move and go in a certain direction or to a place.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것이 어떤 방향이나 장소로 움직여 가게 되다.

    • We were pushed into a corner by the surging crowd.

    • While two or three people fell, the rest were pushed toward the wall and hid themselves.

  2. 2

    be charged; be denounced; be accused; be branded

    For it to be agreed upon or thought by people that a certain person is bad.

    Korean definition: 어떤 사람이 바람직하지 않은 사람이라고 인정되거나 여겨지다.

    • He was branded a suspicious person for no reason.

    • Mr. Kim was accused of being the culprit in a murder case and served time in prison.

  3. 3

    flock; swarm; rush

    For many to gather in one place.

    Korean definition: 여럿이 한곳으로 모여들다.

    • As entrance exams approach, students tend to flock to cram schools.

    • Spectators rushed into the street all at once to see the celebrity.

  4. 4

    pile up; accumulate

    For lots of something to be behind altogether.

    Korean definition: 무엇이 한꺼번에 많이 밀리다.

    • Pressed by exams, I stayed up every night studying.

    • Swamped with urgent work, Professor Choi worked until late at night.