놓다 is letting go and leaving it there

Where the picture shows up in 놓다

1. 1

   set the object down

   가방은 저기에 놓으세요.

   ga-bang-eun jeo-gi-e no-eu-se-yo

   You can put your bag over there.

   You lower the bag you were carrying onto the floor over there and peel your fingers off it one by one

2. 2

   let go of what you hold

   손 놓지 마세요.

   son no-chi ma-se-yo

   Don't let go of my hand.

   Of two clasped hands, one begins to loosen and slip away

3. 3

   do it and leave it done

   미리 예약해 놓았어요.

   mi-ri ye-ya-kae no-a-sseo-yo

   I booked it in advance.

   The stamped booking slip is left lying exactly where it is as your hand withdraws

   -아/어 놓다 means the result of the action is left standing. It is close to -아/어 두다.

4. 4

   set your worry down

   이제 마음 놓으세요.

   i-je ma-eum no-eu-se-yo

   You can relax now.

   Something clutched tight against your chest is released from your grip and set down on the floor

   마음을 놓다 means to stop worrying.

5. 5

   open it and leave it

   창문 좀 열어 놓을까요?

   chang-mun jom yeo-reo no-eul-kka-yo

   Shall I leave the window open?

   You shove the window wide open, take your hand off it, and walk away leaving it like that