Pagsunod (en. Compliance)

/paɡ'sunod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of following an order or rule.
Following the laws of the community is important for order.
Ang pagsunod sa mga batas ng bayan ay mahalaga para sa kaayusan.
Compliance with the expectations or demands of a person or group.
We must have compliance with our teacher's expectations.
Dapat tayong magkaroon ng pagsunod sa mga inaasahan ng ating guro.
Action based on rules or ethics.
Compliance with ethical standards is required in the workplace.
Ang pagsunod sa etikal na pamantayan ay kinakailangan sa trabaho.

Etymology

derived from the word 'sundò' meaning 'to follow' or 'to act according to command'

Common Phrases and Expressions

following orders
Doing something that someone else commands.
pagsunod sa utos
non-compliance
Failure to fulfill or do what is commanded.
hindi pagsunod

Related Words

to follow
A verb referring to the act of doing actions according to agreement or command.
sundin
command
A statement that is expressed as necessary or must be done.
utos

Slang Meanings

Follow what is being instructed
You really need to follow your teacher's orders.
Dapat mo talagang pagsunod sa utos ng guro mo.
Follow the trends
To be cool, you need to follow the trends.
Para maging cool, kailangan mong pagsunod sa mga trend.
Be true to oneself
Why do you need to follow what others say? Just speak the truth.
Bakit kailangang pagsunod sa mga sinasabi ng iba? Magsalita ka na lang ng totoo.