Iniurong (en. Receded)

/iniˈurɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or act of moving something backward.
He pushed his chair back to leave.
Iniurong niya ang kanyang upuan para makaalis.
The act of removing or receding from a specific place.
The citizens receded their steps after the announcement.
Iniurong ng mga mamamayan ang kanilang mga hakbang pagkatapos ng anunsyo.
The return of something to its previous position or condition.
The changes in the plan were receded after the meeting.
Iniurong ang mga pagbabago sa plano matapos ang pulong.

Etymology

From the root word 'urong' meaning 'to move' or 'to push back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

receded step
A step taken backward or removed.
iniurong na hakbang

Related Words

backward
The act or action of moving something backward.
urong

Slang Meanings

refusal or rejection
The proposal he rejected was a pity because the idea was great.
Yung iniurong na proposal niya, sayang kasi ang ganda ng idea.
postponed
They postponed the meeting because of an emergency.
Iniurong nila ang meeting dahil may emergency.
intentionally avoided
He avoided the conversation because he didn't want to argue.
Iniurong niya yung usapan kasi ayaw niyang makipagtalo.