누군가에게 사실이나 정보를 제공하거나, 상황, 결정, 사건 등에 대해 알려주다.
To give someone facts or information; to tell them about a situation, decision, or event.
예문:
"The committee decided to inform all applicants of the results by email next week."
"We must inform the authorities immediately if we notice any suspicious activity."
"She informed her manager that she would be taking a leave of absence starting Monday."
어떤 것에 본질적이거나 형성적인 원리나 특성을 부여하다; 특징짓거나 영감을 주다.
To give an essential or formative principle or quality to something; to characterize or inspire.
예문:
"A deep sense of social justice informs all of her artistic endeavors."
"The core values of sustainability and innovation inform the company's long-term strategy."
"His early experiences in poverty profoundly informed his later political views."
경찰이나 다른 당국에 누군가에 대한 죄를 씌우는 정보를 제공하다; 밀고하다.
To give incriminating information about someone to the police or other authority; to act as an informer.
예문:
"The suspect decided to inform on his accomplices in exchange for a reduced sentence."
"It is dangerous to inform against a powerful criminal organization."
"Historically, citizens were sometimes encouraged to inform on neighbors who held opposing political views."