This is the 4999th most frequent Korean word.
기권했다
"기권했다" means "abstained" or "forfeited."
In this sentence, "기권했다" means "withdrew" or "abstained," reflecting a decision not to participate actively in the debate.
그는 중요한 토론회에서 갑자기 기권했다.
He unexpectedly withdrew from the important debate.
Here, "기권했다" indicates choosing not to cast a vote in an election, often reflecting indifference or protest.
이번 투표에서 많은 시민들이 기권했다.
Many citizens abstained from voting in this election.
In this usage, "기권했다" refers to the athlete deciding not to compete, often due to specific circumstances.