Bunlot (en. To seize)

/bʊnˈlɔt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of taking or seizing something from a person or place.
The seizing of the farmers' harvest is prohibited.
Ang bunlot ng mga magsasaka sa kanilang mga ani ay ipinagbabawal.
The process of taking or using something that does not belong to you.
The seizing of equipment from the office required permission.
Ang bunlot ng mga kagamitan mula sa opisina ay kinailangan ng permiso.
verb
The act of seizing or taking.
Seize the fruits in the garden before it rains.
Bunlotin ang mga prutas sa hardin bago umulan.
The action of claiming something as one's own through seizing.
They were instructed to seize the belongings of their friend.
Inutusan silang bunlotin ang mga kagamitan ng kaibigan.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'bunlot' ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seizing of the heart
An act or action of desire or love that seems like seizing.
bunlot ng puso

Related Words

seize
A word referring to taking something from a person or place.
agaw

Slang Meanings

monthly activity or routine
Just drop your bunlot if you don't want to have fun anymore.
Ihuhulog na lang ang bunlot mo kung ayaw mo nang magsaya.
quick action or decision
He just bunlot-ed, so he was able to join the trip.
Nang bunlot na lang siya, kaya nakasama na sa trip.
sudden action that is unplanned
Wait, the bunlot decisions are getting tough for us.
Teka, ang hirap na ng mga bunlot na desisyon sa atin.