B2 verb Neutral

결속하다

[kjʌlsokʰada]

To unite or bind together people or groups for a common purpose. It refers to strengthening the solidarity and cooperation within a group.

Examples

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1

우리는 공동의 목표를 위해 결속하기로 했다.

We decided to unite for a common goal.

2

사회적 결속은 국가 발전에 필수적인 요소이다.

Social cohesion is an essential element for national development.

3

우리 팀원들이 이번 기회에 더 결속된 것 같아.

I think our team members have become more united through this opportunity.

Word Family

Noun
결속, 결속력
Verb
결속하다
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Memory Tip

Gyeol (Tie) + Sok (Bundle) = Tying things into a bundle together.

Quick Quiz

성공적인 프로젝트를 위해 팀원들의 ____이 필요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결속

Examples

1

우리는 공동의 목표를 위해 결속하기로 했다.

formal

We decided to unite for a common goal.

2

사회적 결속은 국가 발전에 필수적인 요소이다.

academic

Social cohesion is an essential element for national development.

3

우리 팀원들이 이번 기회에 더 결속된 것 같아.

informal

I think our team members have become more united through this opportunity.

4

회사는 노사 간의 결속을 다지기 위해 워크숍을 열었다.

business

The company held a workshop to strengthen the bond between labor and management.

5

가족들이 서로 결속하여 어려움을 이겨냈다.

everyday

The family members united and overcame the difficulties.

Word Family

Noun
결속, 결속력
Verb
결속하다

Common Collocations

단단히 결속하다 to unite firmly
사회적 결속 social cohesion
결속을 다지다 to strengthen the bond
하나로 결속하다 to unite as one
결속력을 높이다 to increase solidarity

Common Phrases

내부 결속

internal unity

가족의 결속

family bonding

결속력이 강하다

to have strong solidarity

Often Confused With

결속하다 vs 약속하다

약속하다 is to make a promise, while 결속하다 is to unite or bond.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in IELTS when discussing the importance of community or social harmony.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse '결속' (bonding/unity) with '결석' (absence from school).

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Memory Tip

Gyeol (Tie) + Sok (Bundle) = Tying things into a bundle together.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 結 (tie) and 束 (bundle).

Grammar Patterns

-으로 결속하다 -을 위해 결속하다
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Cultural Context

In Korea, group unity (우리) is highly valued, making this word culturally significant.

Quick Quiz

성공적인 프로젝트를 위해 팀원들의 ____이 필요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결속

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