Korean Conversation · Level 293
15 words
Korean word
보류
Pronunciation
Romanizationporyu
Meaning
- nounhold
Example
그 문제는 보류 중이다.keu mun je neun po ryu chung i da
That issue is on hold.
More examples
결정은 보류 상태로 남아 있다.kyeol jeong eun po ryu sang tae ro na ma it tta
The decision remains on hold.
Core concept
A decision or process is set aside for later instead of being handled now.
Common phrases
보류 중po ryu chung
on hold
일시 보류il ssi po ryu
temporary hold
보류 상태po ryu sang tae
on-hold status
Similar words
미루기mirugi: The act of putting off something that should be done now.
연기yeongi: A delay that moves a scheduled activity to a later time.
유보yubo: A temporary withholding of a decision or approval.
Definition in Korean
결정이나 처리를 당장 하지 않고 나중으로 미루어 두는 상태kyeol jeong i na cheo ri reul tang jang ha ji an ko na jung eu ro mi ru eo tu neun sang tae
Word origin
This Sino-Korean noun comes from Chinese characters meaning to preserve and keep, giving the image of keeping a matter aside until it can be handled later.
Usage tips
- This word fits notices, meetings, and official procedures, while casual English often uses put off or leave it for later.
Opposites
- 확정hwakjjeongconfirmationnoun
- 결정kyeoljeongdecisionnoun
Related words
- 보류되다poryudoedabe put on holdverb
- 보류사항poryusahangpending matternoun