Korean word

개통

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaetong

Meaning

  • nounactivation

Example

인터넷 개통이 오늘 완료됐어요.in teo net kae tong i o neul wal lyo dwae sseo yo

The internet was activated today.

Illustration for 개통 (activation)

More examples

휴대폰 개통을 도와줬어요.hyu dae pon kae tong eul to wa jwo sseo yo

I helped activate the mobile phone.

Core concept

The point when a phone line, internet connection, or account becomes active and ready to use.

Common phrases

  • 인터넷 개통in teo net kae tong

    internet activation

  • 회선 개통hoe seon kae tong

    line activation

  • 개통 신청kae tong sin cheong

    activation request

  • 개통 완료kae tong wal lyo

    activation completion

Similar words

가입kaip: The process of signing up and becoming a registered user or member.
설치seolchi: The process of putting a device or program in place and making it ready for use.
연결yeongyeol: A state in which separate devices or systems are joined so information can pass between them.

Definition in Korean

가입·설치 절차를 거쳐 회선이나 계정이 활성화되어 서비스 이용이 가능해진 상태ka ip seol chi cheol cha reul keo cheo hoe seo ni na kye jeong i hwal seong hwa doe eo seo bi seu i yong i ka neung hae jin sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins the ideas of opening and passing through, extending the image of opening a route to activating access to a service.

Usage tips

  • A completed signup or installation does not always mean activation, because the service may still need to be switched on before it works.

Opposites

Related words

  • 개통하다kaetonghadaactivateverb
  • 개통일kaetongilactivation datenoun
  • 개통료kaetongnyoactivation feenoun

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