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TOPIK 6verb

유착하다

yuchakada [유차카다]

유착해요 · 유착했어요 · 유착할 거예요 · 유착하세요

to collude, to be in cozy ties (with); to adhere (medical)

Example

일부 공무원이 기업과 유착해 특혜를 준 사실이 드러났습니다.

It came to light that some officials had colluded with companies and granted them favors.

Word parts

유 heal착 stick

Literally 'heal and stick together' — tissues fusing, then figuratively improper ties.

Good to know

정경유착 'cozy ties between government and business' is a fixed news term.