검색
to square up
[phrase form: square]
01
정리하다, 합의하다
to reach an agreement or manage a dispute, often by coming to terms or resolving differences
Example
After a heated argument, the friends decided it was time to square up and mend their relationship.
The nations involved in the conflict were urged to square up and negotiate a peaceful resolution.
The siblings had a disagreement over the family inheritance but eventually managed to square up and divide the assets fairly.
02
정사각형으로 만들다, 고르다
to make something square or even in shape
Example
The carpenter carefully measured and cut the wood to square up the frame of the new bookshelf.
Before starting the construction project, the builders needed to square the foundation up to ensure stability.
The artist used a ruler to help square up the edges of the canvas before beginning the painting.
03
정렬하다, 일치시키다
to align the edges of a stack of paper, especially in the context of printing, to ensure uniformity
Example
In the world of offset printing, precision is crucial, and the technician meticulously squares up the paper to avoid any misalignment during the printing process.
The printing press operator routinely checks and adjusts the machinery to ensure it squares up the paper accurately.
As the final touch to the poster design, the artist decided to square up the edges for a clean and professional look.
04
진정하다, 차분해지다
to calm down, especially after a confrontation or tense situation
Idiom
InformalExample
After the argument, she told him to square up and stop yelling.
Let's square up and talk about this calmly.
I had to square up before responding to the criticism.
