Itunton (en. To track)

i-tun-ton

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act or take steps to trace something or a path.
We need to trace the route to the mountain.
Kailangan natin itunton ang ruta papunta sa bundok.
To identify the source or origin of something.
We can trace the history of the place from old maps.
Puwede nating itunton ang kasaysayan ng lugar mula sa mga lumang mapa.
To provide the correct direction or path in an activity.
The teacher needs to outline the correct sequence of the lessons.
Kailangan ng guro na itunton ang tamang pagkakasunud-sunod ng mga leksyon.

Etymology

from the root of the word 'tuntunin' meaning 'to proceed in a direction'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Trace the path
It expresses that the correct path should be followed.
Itunton ang daan
Trace the signs
To look and follow the signs for the correct direction.
Itunton ang mga senyales

Related Words

guideline
Refers to something that should be followed or adhered to.
tuntunin
to follow
The action of taking steps based on a rule or direction.
sundin

Slang Meanings

To reach or obtain something or someone.
Come on, let's track down where Mark is!
Dali na, itunton na natin kung nasaan si Mark!
An attempt to find or discover something.
Just track down your missing cellphone.
Itunton mo na lang yung nawawalang cellphone mo.