Korean word

조치하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchochihada

Meaning

  • verbtake action

Example

문제가 생기면 바로 조치하세요.mun je ga saeng gi myeon pa ro cho chi ha se yo

If a problem occurs, take action right away.

Illustration for 조치하다 (take action)

More examples

현장에서 문제를 발견하면 바로 조치하세요.hyeon jang e seo mun je reul pal gyeon ha myeon pa ro cho chi ha se yo

If you discover a problem on site, take action right away.

Core concept

Responding to a problem by putting a specific remedy or safeguard in place.

Common phrases

  • 즉각 조치하다cheuk kkak cho chi ha da

    take immediate action

  • 현장에서 조치하다hyeon jang e seo cho chi ha da

    take action on site

  • 사후에 조치하다sa hu e cho chi ha da

    take follow-up action

Similar words

처리하다cheorihada: Handling a task, document, or problem through the proper steps.
대응하다taeeunghada: Responding suitably to a situation, request, or change with appropriate action.
대처하다taecheohada: Dealing with a sudden problem or crisis through quick, suitable action.
해결하다haegyeolhada: Removing the cause of a problem so the matter is settled.

Definition in Korean

문제나 상황에서 발생한 일을 바로잡거나 더 악화되지 않도록 필요한 행동과 처리를 해서 해결하다.mun je na sang hwang e seo pal saeng han i reul pa ro jap kkeo na teo a kwa doe ji an to rok pi ryo han haeng dong gwa cheo ri reul hae seo hae gyeol ha da

Word origin

조치 (jochi, "measure") is a Sino-Korean noun, and adding 하다 (hada, "to do") creates the verb for carrying out a necessary response.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word often sounds formal, while casual speakers may choose a more everyday verb when talking about dealing with a problem.

Other meanings

  • respondverb
  • handleverb

Opposites

  • 방치하다pangchihadaneglectverb

Related words

  • 조치chochiactionnoun
  • 조치권chochigwonauthority to take actionnoun

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