This is the 7475th most frequent Korean word.
출전한다
"출전한다" means "to participate in a competition or event."
In this sentence, '출전한다' is used to mean 'participate' or 'compete in' an event, specifically implying involvement in a competitive context such as a tournament or a competition.
그 선수는 다음 주 국제 대회에 출전한다.
That athlete will participate in the international tournament next week.
Here, '출전한다' refers to the act of entering or running in an election, demonstrating its usage in broader contexts beyond sports or competitions.
그녀는 이번 선거에 출전한다는 결정을 내렸다.
She decided to run in the upcoming election.
In this example, '출전한다' is employed metaphorically to indicate a work's submission or competition for an academic or literary award.