Pagluwas (en. Release)

/paɡˈluwas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of removing something from a place.
The export of products from the factory is important for business.
Ang pagluwas ng mga produkto mula sa pabrika ay mahalaga para sa negosyo.
The process of sending products abroad.
The export of rice to other countries generates income for our nation.
Ang pagluwas ng bigas sa ibang bansa ay nagdudulot ng kita sa ating bansa.
The action of removing something from its container.
The swift release of medicines saved many lives.
Ang mabilis na pagluwas ng mga gamot ay nakapagligtas ng maraming buhay.

Etymology

Etymology comes from the root word 'luwas' meaning 'to release' or 'to bring out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

product export
The process of sending goods abroad.
pagluwas ng produkto
release of a person
The release of a person from inside a place.
pagluwas ng tao

Related Words

release
Root word meaning 'to release'.
luwas
exportation
The act or process of exporting goods abroad.
exportasyon

Slang Meanings

Escaping or leaving a place, often to avoid problems.
She said I should just leave to forget.
Sabi niya, pagluwas na lang daw ako para makalimot.
Leaving the province for the city, often associated with seeking better opportunities.
Many youths have gone to Manila for better jobs.
Maraming kabataan ang nagpagluwas sa Maynila para sa mas magandang trabaho.