제동을

제동을

"제동을" means "braking" or "applying the brakes."

Here, "제동을" refers to the act of braking or stopping, indicating a literal physical action related to a car.

차가 급히 제동을 걸었다.

The car abruptly applied its brakes.

In this context, "제동을" is used metaphorically to mean hindering or obstructing progress, signifying a figurative application.

그 계획 진행에 제동을 거는 사람이 있었다.

There was someone who hindered the progress of the plan.

Here, "제동을" is used figuratively, representing causing a pause or stopping in an abstract situation such as a discussion.

나는 그 논의에 추가 의견을 내며 제동을 건 셈이었다.

I provided additional points in the discussion, essentially applying brakes to it.