No. 15,023 in Korean
발동
"발동" means "activation" or "starting (of a mechanism, power, or action)."
In a sentence
기계가 발동되었다.
The machine was activated.
발동 is used here to denote the initiation or activation of a mechanical process.
그는 긴급 상황에서 자신의 능력을 발동했다.
He activated his abilities in an emergency situation.
발동 is metaphorically used to indicate the invocation or employment of abilities or skills.
법이 발동되면 엄격한 통제가 시행될 것이다.
Once the law is enacted, strict control will be implemented.
발동 refers to the enforcement or application of legal provisions in this context.
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