Bilaran (en. Turnaround point)

/biˈlaRan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or part where something reverses direction.
The turnaround point at the corner is often congested with traffic.
Ang bilaran sa kanto ay madalas na masikip sa trapsik.
A physical process involving a change or turn.
When a turnaround was needed, he promptly returned to the starting point.
Nang kailanganin ang bilaran, agad siyang bumalik sa pinagmulan.
A common term in public transport vehicles such as buses or trains for a point where the vehicle returns.
Here is the bus turnaround heading to the town.
Dito ang bilaran ng bus na papunta sa bayan.

Etymology

From the word 'bilar' meaning to turn around or rotate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turnaround in life
an important change or turn in a person's life.
bilaran ng buhay
quick turnaround
a swift change or turn of direction.
mabilis na bilaran

Related Words

bilar
The root word referring to the action of turning or changing direction.
bilar
reversed
An adjective referring to being opposite or contrary to the normal position.
baligtad

Slang Meanings

Curvy body; should be sexy.
Wow, your curves are amazing! Like a celebrity!
Grabe, ang ganda ng bilaran mo! Parang artista!
Round shape; can be used jokingly.
Dude, your round shape is like a wheel!
Pare, ang bilaran mo, parang gulong!