보류하다
To delay or postpone a decision or action until a later time.
Examples
3 of 5그 계획은 예산 문제로 일단 보류되었다.
The plan was put on hold for the time being due to budget issues.
결정을 내리기 전에 판단을 보류하는 것이 좋겠다.
It would be better to reserve judgment before making a decision.
신제품 출시를 다음 달까지 보류하겠습니다.
We will defer the launch of the new product until next month.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bo-ryu: 'Bo' sounds like 'Hold' (Wait) + 'Ryu' (Flow) -> Stop the flow for a while.
Quick Quiz
회사는 시장 상황이 불안정하여 투자를 잠시 ____ 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보류하기로
Examples
그 계획은 예산 문제로 일단 보류되었다.
formalThe plan was put on hold for the time being due to budget issues.
결정을 내리기 전에 판단을 보류하는 것이 좋겠다.
academicIt would be better to reserve judgment before making a decision.
신제품 출시를 다음 달까지 보류하겠습니다.
businessWe will defer the launch of the new product until next month.
잠깐만, 그 말은 좀 보류해 줘.
informalWait, hold that thought (reserve that word) for a moment.
전화기 너머로 잠시 보류해 달라는 안내음이 나왔다.
everydayA voice guidance came over the phone asking to hold for a moment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
보류 상태
on-hold status
잠정 보류
tentative suspension
권한 보류
reservation of rights
Often Confused With
연기하다 focus on 'rescheduling' to a new time, while 보류하다 focus on 'withholding' or 'putting on hold'.
Usage Notes
Common in professional settings when a decision cannot be made immediately due to lack of information.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '포기하다' (to give up). 보류하다 implies it might happen later.
Memory Tip
Bo-ryu: 'Bo' sounds like 'Hold' (Wait) + 'Ryu' (Flow) -> Stop the flow for a while.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '保留' (protect + stay).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
회사는 시장 상황이 불안정하여 투자를 잠시 ____ 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보류하기로
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