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    Bumakwit (en. Evacuate)

    buˈmakwit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of leaving or fleeing from a place to avoid danger or bad situations.
    Due to the storm, the residents decided to evacuate.
    Dahil sa bagyo, nagdesisyon ang mga residente na bumakwit.
    Relocating to another place that is in safer conditions.
    People evacuated from areas that were flooded.
    Ang mga tao ay bumakwit sa mga lugar na mababa sa tubig.
    Speaking or acting toward a specific action.
    It is important to evacuate when there is danger in the environment.
    Mahalaga ang bumakwit kapag may panganib sa kapaligiran.

    Etymology

    The word 'baka' and 'kwit' are combined, meaning to leave a place due to danger.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    evacuate to a safe place
    Head to a safer location away from danger.
    bumakwit sa ligtas na lugar

    Related Words

    evacuation
    The process of leaving a dangerous situation.
    evacuation
    earthquake
    A natural disaster that can pose danger to people.
    lindol

    Slang Meanings

    To go home to rest or leave a tough situation.
    We took refuge at our friend's house when the storm hit.
    Bumakwit kami sa bahay ng kaibigan namin nang bumagyo.
    To prepare or move to a safer place.
    We need to take refuge in the church because of the flooding.
    Kailangan nating bumakwit sa simbahan dahil sa pagbaha.
    To leave a place due to danger.
    The people in the community decided to evacuate due to the fire.
    Ang mga tao sa komunidad ay nagdesisyon nang bumakwit dahil sa sunog.