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ossify

Definition

To become rigid or set in habits; literally, to turn into bone.

한국어 실제로 뼈로 변하는 것을 의미하며, 관습에 갇히거나 rigidity를 의미합니다.

Example

"Over time, the flexible policies began to ossify and resist change."
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