Lupon (en. Council)
[lu-pon]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people that assists or gives advice.
The council of experts held a meeting to discuss solutions.
Ang lupon ng mga eksperto ay nagdaos ng isang pagpupulong upang talakayin ang mga solusyon.
An organization or association with a goal or advocacy.
The parents' council planned activities for the students.
Ang lupon ng mga magulang ay nagplano ng mga aktibidad para sa mga estudyante.
A group of people with a common goal.
The council gathered to discuss social issues.
Nagtipun-tipon ang lupon upang talakayin ang mga usaping panlipunan.
Etymology
from the Tagalog term meaning a group or assembly
Common Phrases and Expressions
council of advisors
a group of people that gives advice or recommendations
lupon ng mga tagapayo
council of experts
a group of specialists providing opinions or solutions
lupon ng mga eksperto
Related Words
chairperson
the leader of a council or division
pangulo
consultation
the process of having a discussion in a council
pagsasangguni
Slang Meanings
Very easy to do.
Dude, this project is just so easy, that's why I finished it right away.
Pre, sobrang lupon lang ng project na 'to, kaya nga tinapos ko agad.
Empty or hard to get.
He keeps applying, but the employers always reject him for vague reasons.
Naga-apply siya, pero laging lupon ang katwiran ng mga employer.
Worthless.
For me, what you call a 'gimmick' is just useless.
Para sa akin, lupon lang ang sinasabi mong 'gimmick'.
Losing significance.
Those news updates are just meaningless, nothing new at all.
Yung mga chika niyan, lupon lang, wala namang bago.