차리지

be formal, observe formalities, regain strength, pull oneself together

→ 차리다
verb · informal Rare #20,638
be formal, observe formalities Often used before 않다 or 말다 in expressions meaning “not be formal” or “don’t be formal.”
KO: 여기서는 격식을 차리지 않아도 돼요.
EN: You don’t have to be formal here.
regain strength, pull oneself together Often used before 않다 or 못하다 in expressions meaning “not regain strength” or “be unable to pull oneself together.”
KO: 아직 기운을 차리지 못했어요.
EN: I still haven’t regained my strength.
Conjugation of 차리다
Imperative
차리지차리고
Past

그래야 기운을 차리지

That way, you'll regain your strength.

— 무인 곽원갑 (2006)

형식 차리지 맙시다

Let's keep it casual.

— 파이트 클럽 (1999)