Meanings
- block; close; fend offTo make a road, passage, hole, etc., not passable.
- fence; encloseTo block the front of something or encircle it, so that nobody can see its inner area.
- close; shutTo keep something from coming inside.
- stop; hinderTo stop a certain work or behavior in progress.
- prevent; keepTo prevent a certain incident or phenomenon from happening or appearing.
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- defendTo protect one's own country or team by confronting the attack or intrusion or an enemy or the other team.
- repay; make a paymentTo find money to repay a debt or repay or settle a debt.
Examples from Lessons (3)
Using a checklist is effective to prevent missing documents.
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As for strong lines in dramas that prevent a breakup, there are scenes where characters say, "Don't go," or "Please stay by my side."
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The *haetae* is a good creature that protects against fire.
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