Lumutas (en. Disperse)

/luˈmutas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of removing or breaking apart from a cluster.
When the clouds dispersed, the sun came out.
Nang lumutas ang mga ulap, lumabas ang araw.
The collapse or breaking down of something.
The strong wind caused the scattering of leaves around.
Ang malakas na hangin ay nagdulot ng lumutas ng mga dahon sa paligid.
The promotion or spreading of things in various directions.
The people dispersed after the meeting.
Ang mga tao ay lumutas matapos ang pulong.

Etymology

From the root word 'lutas' meaning 'to remove or scatter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disperse a group
People or things that left from a group.
lumutas ng grupo

Related Words

remove
Root that connects to 'lumutas'.
lutas

Slang Meanings

Floating or very absent-minded; feels unreal
Man, you were totally spaced out in class again, what happened to you?
Pare, parang lumutas ka na naman sa klase, anong nangyari sa'yo?
Mind wandering or seems out of it
He was totally spaced out at the hangout, like he wasn't listening to the conversation.
Lumutang kasi siya sa tambayan, parang hindi siya nakikinig sa usapan.
To overshare or say things that aren't necessary
He shared some personal stuff, he totally floated there.
Nakapagsabi siya ng mga personal na bagay, medyo lumutas na siya.