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    Pagatras (en. Retreat)

    pah-ga-tras

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of withdrawing or moving away from a situation.
    The soldiers decided to retreat during the battle.
    Nagdesisyon ang mga sundalo na magpagatras sa panahon ng laban.
    Withdrawal from a position or situation.
    The company's retreat from the market caused concern.
    Ang pagatras ng kompanya mula sa merkado ay nagdulot ng pag-aalala.
    Returning to a safer situation.
    The citizens' retreat to the protected area has begun.
    Ang pagatras ng mga mamamayan sa protektadong lugar ay sinimulan na.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'atras' meaning 'to go back' or 'to retreat'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to retreat
    to take a step back or stop an action
    magpagatras

    Related Words

    retreat
    An action of withdrawing or pulling back.
    atras

    Slang Meanings

    Making a quick retreat or escape from a situation.
    Because of his failure, he quickly backed off from his teammates.
    Dahil sa kanyang kapalpakan, nagpagatras siya sa kanyang mga kasamahan.
    Avoiding responsibility or being scared of something.
    When he found out he had an exam, he backed off and didn't study.
    Nang malaman niyang may exam siya, nagpagatras siya at di na nag-aral.