gác
[ɣaːk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to guard; to watch
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to put something on something; to hang something on something
Examples
gác chân lên bànto put/rest one's legs on a table
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to put on hold
Examples
Giờ ta tạm gác lại chuyện đó.Let's put that on hold for the time being.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) a loft
Common questions
What does “gác” mean?
(verb) to guard; to watch
Is “gác” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.