과일이나 곡식 등이 먹거나 수확하기 좋을 정도로 익다
to become ripe or fully developed, especially in the case of fruit, grain, or cheese
예문:
"The strawberries ripen quickly in this humid weather."
"Wait for the grain to ripen before starting the harvest."
과일 등을 먹기에 적당한 상태로 익게 하거나 숙성시키다
to cause something to become ripe or ready for use or consumption
예문:
"Ethylene gas is often used to ripen tomatoes during transport."
"The chef used a warm box to ripen the avocados for the salad."
생각, 상황, 사람의 능력이 충분히 발달하거나 무르익다
to develop fully or reach a state of readiness, maturity, or perfection
예문:
"The plan ripened in his mind until he was ready to act."
"Her voice ripened into a rich, soulful alto as she aged."