동조하다
To agree with or align oneself with someone else's opinion, action, or movement. It often implies conforming to a group or a prevailing trend.
Examples
3 of 5많은 의원들이 새로운 법안에 동조하고 나섰다.
Many lawmakers have come forward to align with the new bill.
회사 측은 노조의 요구에 일부 동조했다.
The company partially concurred with the union's demands.
우리는 경쟁사의 마케팅 방식에 동조할 필요가 없습니다.
We don't need to follow/align with our competitor's marketing methods.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dong-jo: Dong (Same) + Jo (Assist/Follow). Following someone to do the same thing.
Quick Quiz
사람들은 종종 집단의 압력에 ( )는 경향이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동조하
Examples
많은 의원들이 새로운 법안에 동조하고 나섰다.
academicMany lawmakers have come forward to align with the new bill.
회사 측은 노조의 요구에 일부 동조했다.
formalThe company partially concurred with the union's demands.
우리는 경쟁사의 마케팅 방식에 동조할 필요가 없습니다.
businessWe don't need to follow/align with our competitor's marketing methods.
친구들이 다 하니까 나도 그냥 동조했어.
informalI just went along with it because all my friends were doing it.
그녀의 제안에 동조하는 사람이 아무도 없었다.
everydayThere was no one who agreed with her proposal.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
동조 현상
conformity phenomenon
동조 파업
sympathy strike
동조 압력
peer pressure / conformity pressure
Often Confused With
동의하다 is simply to agree, while 동조하다 often implies following someone's lead or acting in the same way.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in psychology and sociology to describe group behavior.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '동조' meaning 'same article' in legal texts.
Memory Tip
Dong-jo: Dong (Same) + Jo (Assist/Follow). Following someone to do the same thing.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 同 (same) + 調 (tune/harmonize).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects the collectivist culture in Korea where group harmony (동조) is often valued.
Quick Quiz
사람들은 종종 집단의 압력에 ( )는 경향이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동조하
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