Magpaudlot (en. To delay)

/maɡ.pa.ud.lot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of stopping or delaying something.
Let's delay for a few minutes before we leave.
Magpaudlot tayo ng ilang minuto bago tayo umalis.
The action of giving permission to stop.
He decided to delay to prepare better.
Nagpasya siyang magpaudlot upang maghanda ng mas maayos.
The act of postponing a scheduled time.
Delaying the project led to a better outcome.
Ang magpaudlot ng proyekto ay nagbigay-daan sa mas magandang resulta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's delay.
Let's give a temporary stop.
Magpaudlot tayo.

Related Words

delay
A cause or reason for a temporary stop.
paudlot

Slang Meanings

To dangle or hang around, often in a playful or teasing manner.
Why don’t you just go and hang out with our group? That’ll be fun!
Bakit di ka na lang magpaudlot sa barkada natin? Masaya 'yon!
To be laid back or to chill while waiting for someone.
Just chill while we wait for Alex.
Magpaudlot ka na lang habang wala pa si Alex.