mak6 jing6默認默认
Jyutpingmak6 jing6
Yalemahk yihng
Definition
To tacitly admit, acknowledge, or accept something without openly saying so.
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How it's used
Silence is often interpreted as a form of agreement in social contexts. Using this term implies that the person has chosen not to voice their disagreement, thereby signaling their acceptance of a situation or accusation.
Examples
If you don't say anything, that means you tacitly admit it!
He didn't object, which means he tacitly accepted this matter.
Related words
Common phrases
has tacitly admitted
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the technical term for default settings in software, which is also written as 默認 but carries a completely different meaning in a digital context.
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