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  4. 미리 대비

미리 대비

miri daebi
prepare in advance

여행 전에 미리 대비해 두는 게 좋아요.

It's good to prepare in advance before traveling.


general

To make preparations beforehand to be ready for a future situation or event.

시험을 위해 미리 대비해야 합니다.

You need to prepare in advance for the exam.

재난에 대비해 비상 키트를 준비해 두세요.

Prepare an emergency kit in advance for disasters.

This phrase emphasizes proactive planning to avoid future problems or to be ready for opportunities.

Collocations

미리 대비하다to prepare in advance미리 대비해 두다to prepare in advance

Synonyms

사전 대비미리 준비예방 조치

Antonyms

즉흥 대응즉석 대응

Related Phrases

미리 준비하다phrase
to prepare in advance
대비책 마련하다phrase
to make preparations

Pro Tip

Usage in Business

In business contexts, this phrase is often used to discuss risk management or strategic planning.

Gold Rule

Proactive Planning

This phrase highlights the importance of taking action before a situation arises, rather than reacting to it.

Word Origin

Combination of '미리' (in advance) and '대비' (prepare/prepare for).

Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in planning, safety, and business settings.

Word Breakdown

미리
in advance
adverb
+
대비
prepare for
verb
한영사전
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