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Korean learner dictionary

작동

jakdong · operation

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73711
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 작똥Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    기계 등이 움직여 일함. 또는 기계 등을 움직여 일하게 함.

    English: operation — The act of a machine, etc., working; the act of making a machine, etc., work.

    Examples

    • 기계 작동.
    • 기기 작동.
    • 냉장고 작동.
    • 엔진 작동.
    • 엘리베이터 작동.
    • 자동차 작동.
Origin
作動