Pagtulak (en. Push)

/paɡˈtulak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of pressing or urging something in a direction.
The push of the door allowed him to enter.
Ang pagtulak ng pintuan ay nagbigay-daan sa kanya upang makapasok.
The process of urging to achieve a goal or result.
The push for his friends to study hard led to their success.
Ang pagtulak sa kanyang mga kaibigan na mag-aral ng mabuti ay nagbunga ng kanilang tagumpay.
A business or marketing strategy aimed at influencing people to take action.
The company uses push strategies to increase its sales.
Ginagamit ng kumpanya ang pagtulak upang mapataas ang benta nito.

Etymology

The term 'pagtulak' originates from the root word 'tulak' meaning 'to push' or 'to shove' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

push for change
The process aimed at promoting or advocating for changes in a system or situation.
pagtulak ng pagbabago
push for peace
The action or process of supporting peace and unity.
pagtulak ng kapayapaan

Related Words

push
The root word of 'pagtulak', referring to the action of urging.
tulak
striving
A term that refers to the effort to promote something.
pagsisikhay

Slang Meanings

Support or collaboration, especially in plans or ideas.
We need a push for this project to succeed.
Kailangan natin ng pagtulak sa proyektong ito para magtagumpay.
Interfering or meddling in someone else's life.
It seems like you're pushing me too much in my decisions.
Parang ang dami mong pagtulak sa akin sa mga desisyon ko.
Encouragement or urging someone to do what's needed.
He gave me a push to study again.
Nagbigay siya ng pagtulak sa akin para mag-aral muli.