막다

block; close; fend off

Explanation

[막따]

1. block; close; fend off
To make a road, passage, hole, etc., not passable.

2. fence; enclose
To block the front of something or encircle it, so that nobody can see its inner area.

3. close; shut
To keep something from coming inside.

4. stop; hinder
To stop a certain work or behavior in progress.

5. prevent; keep
To prevent a certain incident or phenomenon from happening or appearing.

6. defend
To protect one's own country or team by confronting the attack or intrusion or an enemy or the other team.

7. repay; make a payment
To find money to repay a debt or repay or settle a debt.

Examples
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