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Meaning
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to put on
To place an object on top of something else or to hang it in a specific position.
vi Anh ấy gác chiếc xe đạp lên kệ gỗ để tiết kiệm diện tích.
en He placed the bicycle on top of the wooden shelf to save space.
to guard
To watch over a place or a person carefully in order to provide protection and security.
vi Những người lính thay phiên nhau gác ở cổng doanh trại suốt đêm.
en The soldiers take turns to guard the camp gate all night.
to put on hold
To temporarily stop a plan or task and wait until a later time to finish it.
vi Chúng tôi phải gác lại dự án này vì thiếu kinh phí.
en We had to put this project on hold due to a lack of funds.
a loft
An upper floor or storage space that is located directly under the roof of a building.
vi Tôi thường để những đồ dùng cũ lên gác để nhà cửa gọn gàng hơn.
en I often put old items in the loft to keep the house tidy.