English Dictionary

correct

/kəˈɹɛkt/

verb

(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from. / (by extension, transitive) To grade (examination papers). / (transitive) To inform (someone) of their error.

Please correct the spelling mistake.

意味（1）

(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

You'll need to correct your posture if you're going to be a professional dancer.

意味（2）

(by extension, transitive) To grade (examination papers).

The teacher stayed up all night correcting exams.

意味（3）

(transitive) To inform (someone) of their error.

It's rude to correct your parents.

意味（4）

(transitive) To discipline; to punish.