Likwad (en. Escape)

/lik-wad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of escaping from a situation or place.
They planned an escape from the school's supervision.
Nagplano sila ng likwad mula sa pagtatagubilin ng paaralan.
Leaving that is not expected or anticipated.
The escape of people from the program caused chaos.
Ang likwad ng mga tao mula sa programa ay nagdulot ng gulo.
Carrying out a planned departure.
There was a mistake in the escape made by the group.
May pagkakamali sa likwad na ginawa ng grupo.
verb
To leave or escape from a place or situation.
He set out and escaped from his obligations.
Tumulak siya at likwad sa kanyang mga obligasyon.
To plan a way to get away or out.
They thought of a way to escape the wheel of life.
Nag-isip sila ng paraan para likwad sa gulong ng buhay.
To hide or vanish from the sight of others.
They needed to escape before they could be caught.
Kailangan nilang likwad bago pa man sila mahuli.

Common Phrases and Expressions

escape from behind
Escaping or leaving from a situation that is not seen by others.
likwad sa likod
quick escape
A fast escape or departure.
mabilis na likwad

Related Words

escape
The act of escaping or leaving a situation.
takas
leave
The act of departing from a place.
alis

Slang Meanings

to leave or sneak away from a situation
I was so happy, we sneaked out of school after class.
Ang saya saya ko, naglikwad kami sa school after ng klase.
to relax or have fun outside
We just ate and hung out at the mall all day.
Kumain lang kami at naglikwad sa mall buong araw.
to hang out or party
Do you want to go out to Jake's birthday party later?
Gusto mo bang maglikwad mamaya sa birthday party ni Jake?