Korean word

추진하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchujinhada

Meaning

  • verbproceed with

Example

우리는 다음 주에 프로젝트를 추진하기로 했다.u ri neun ta eum chu e peu ro jek teu reul chu jin ha gi ro haet tta

We decided to proceed with the project next week.

Illustration for 추진하다 (proceed with)

More examples

회의에서는 합의를 추진하기로 결정했다.hoe ui e seo neun ha bui reul chu jin ha gi ro kyeol jeong haet tta

The meeting decided to proceed with the agreement.

Core concept

An intended plan or undertaking is given active momentum and carried forward toward its goal.

Common phrases

  • 정책을 추진하다cheong chae geul chu jin ha da

    pursue a policy

  • 사업을 추진하다sa eo beul chu jin ha da

    pursue a business venture

  • 합의를 추진하다ha bui reul chu jin ha da

    pursue an agreement

Similar words

진행하다chinhaenghada: Work or a process is organized and continued according to a plan.
시작하다sijakada: A person begins a task, event, or activity and puts it in motion.
실행하다silhaenghada: A plan is put into practice through the actions it requires.

Definition in Korean

어떤 계획이나 사업을 목표대로 진행되도록 밀고 나아가다eo tteon kye hoe gi na sa eo beul mok pyo dae ro chin haeng doe do rok mil go na a ga da

Word origin

The verb combines Sino-Korean elements associated with pushing forward and advancing with a verb-forming suffix.

Usage tips

  • When a plan or project is the object, this word presents progress as a deliberate effort rather than a process that happens on its own.

Other meanings

  • promoteverb
  • facilitateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 추진력chujillyeokdriving forcenoun
  • 추진위원회chujinwiwonhoesteering committeenoun

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