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일어서다

ireoseoda[이러서다]Beginner · TOPIK IBody movements

stand up; rise to one's feet; get to one's feet

Verb

  1. 1

    stand up; rise to one's feet; get to one's feet

    To get up from one's seat.

    Korean definition: 앉았다가 서다.

    • Everyone, please rise from your seats and welcome the new chairperson.

    • When the electrifying performance ended, the whole audience rose to their feet and gave a standing ovation.

  2. 2

    rise; come forward; be up

    To act courageously against something.

    Korean definition: 무엇에 대항하여 용감하게 나서서 행동하다.

    • Members of the environmental group rose up in revolt against the chairperson's decision.

    • In response to some heavy-handed suppression by the police, the protesters rose up even more strongly.

  3. 3

    rise

    To overcome difficulties and get better.

    Korean definition: 어려움을 이기고 다시 좋아지다.

    • Even if I fail hundreds of times, I will rise again like a roly-poly toy.

    • If it hadn't been for your help, our family would never have been able to get back on our feet.