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승진하다 meaning and pronunciation

seungjinhada · be promoted

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65642
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 승진하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    직장에서 지금보다 더 높은 자리에 오르다.

    English: be promoted — To move up to a higher position at one's workplace.

    Examples

    • 승진할 기회.
    • 동료가 승진하다.
    • 직원이 승진하다.
    • 부장으로 승진하다.
    • 사장으로 승진하다.
    • 요직으로 승진하다.
Origin
昇進/陞進하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 직장 생활

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