Korean phrase
잠시 자리를 비웠어요. cham si cha ri reul pi wo sseo yo
Meaning
They've stepped away for a moment
When to use it
It means that someone is away briefly. It is a polite, matter-of-fact way to report a temporary absence and often suggests that the person will return soon.
Example dialogue
사장님 계세요? sa jang nim kye se yo
Is the manager here?
지금 잠시 자리를 비웠어요. chi geum cham si cha ri reul pi wo sseo yo
They've stepped away for a moment.