주도하다
To take the lead in a certain task or movement. It describes a person or organization that directs or influences the course of events.
Examples
3 of 5기술의 발전이 사회의 변화를 주도한다.
Technological advancement leads social change.
이번 프로젝트는 마케팅 부서에서 주도할 예정입니다.
This project is scheduled to be led by the marketing department.
우리 모임은 보통 누가 주도해?
Who usually leads our meetings?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ju-do: 'Ju' (main) + 'Do' (guide). Being the main guide.
Quick Quiz
21세기는 정보 통신 기술이 경제 성장을 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주도
Examples
기술의 발전이 사회의 변화를 주도한다.
academicTechnological advancement leads social change.
이번 프로젝트는 마케팅 부서에서 주도할 예정입니다.
businessThis project is scheduled to be led by the marketing department.
우리 모임은 보통 누가 주도해?
informalWho usually leads our meetings?
시민 단체들은 환경 보호 운동을 주도하고 있다.
formalCivil society groups are leading the environmental protection movement.
그 선수는 경기 흐름을 주도하며 팀을 승리로 이끌었다.
everydayThat player led the flow of the game and led the team to victory.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
주도적인 역할
leading role
주도권을 잡다
to take the initiative/leadership
경제 발전을 주도하다
to lead economic development
Often Confused With
지배하다 implies control or dominance over others, while 주도하다 focuses on leading or being at the forefront of a process.
Usage Notes
Very useful for IELTS Task 2 when discussing which factors or entities (government vs individuals) should lead social changes.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it like 'lead' in English for physical direction (showing the way), but '주도하다' is for leading a movement, market, or trend.
Memory Tip
Ju-do: 'Ju' (main) + 'Do' (guide). Being the main guide.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 主 (master/owner) and 導 (to lead/guide).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
21세기는 정보 통신 기술이 경제 성장을 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주도
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