No. 544 in Indonesian
menjabat
"Menjabat" means "to hold a position or office."
In a sentence
Dia menjabat sebagai direktur perusahaan selama lima tahun.
He served as the company's director for five years.
Used to describe holding or serving in an official capacity.
Setelah pertemuan, dia menjabat tangan setiap peserta.
After the meeting, he shook hands with every participant.
Refers to the act of shaking hands as a gesture of greeting or agreement.
Menjabat posisi penting dalam organisasi membutuhkan tanggung jawab besar.
Holding an important position in an organization requires great responsibility.
Indicates occupying or assuming a significant role or position.
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