Matulak (en. Push)

ma-tu-lak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of leaving or moving away from a place.
You can push the door if you want to enter.
Matulak mo ang pinto kung nais mong makapasok.
The act of urging or forcing something to progress or change.
We need to push the project to finish it on time.
Kailangan nating matulak ang proyekto upang matapos ito sa takdang oras.
Emphasizing or advocating for an idea or proposal to be recognized or accepted.
Go ahead and push your idea to the group so they can be persuaded.
Sige, matulak mo ang iyong ideya sa grupo upang sila ay manghikayat.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'tulak' meaning 'to push' or 'to shove away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

push the door
This means you need to push the door to enter.
matulak ang pinto

Related Words

push
The action of pushing or adjusting something.
tulak

Slang Meanings

to hasten one's actions or movements
It accelerated when the match started, the players moved so fast.
Matulak nung nag-start na yung laban, parang ang bilis ng mga players.
to influence or encourage
Those breaking news might influence us to vote in the upcoming election.
Yung mga balitang pumutok, matulak kaya tayong makaboto sa susunod na eleksyon.
to lead to or reach a conclusion
Ultimately, we decided to push through with the project.
Matulak na sa huli, nag-decide kami na i-push na ang proyekto.