갖추다

Meanings

be equipped; be qualified; be completeTo make or possess something one is expected to have.
have; possessTo adopt an attitude or mindset that one is expected to have.
meet; fit; satisfyTo follow or comply with required procedures or formalities.

Examples from Lessons (3)

가끔은 정말 진지한 상황 에서 예의 를 갖춰서 말하곤 해.
Sometimes, they use it to be formal in really serious situations.
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상급자 를 만났을 때 가벼운 목례 로 예의 를 갖추면 됩니다.
When you meet a superior, you can show courtesy with a light nod.
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상사분께는 더 예의 를 갖추어 높임말 을 정확히 사용해야겠어요.
You should make sure to show more courtesy and use honorifics accurately when speaking to your superiors.
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Grammar in These Examples

-아/어Level 1Informal ending -(으)면 되다Level 2It's okay if, it's fine to -(으)면Level 3If, When -아/어서Level 2Because of, therefore