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    Pagurong (en. Retreat)

    /pa.gu.rong/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The action of withdrawing from a situation or place.
    The retreat of the soldiers allowed for a safer strategy.
    Ang pagurong ng mga sundalo ay nagbigay-daan sa mas ligtas na diskarte.
    A military strategy aimed at avoiding combat.
    The general chose retreat to avoid greater damage.
    Pinili ng heneral ang pagurong upang maiwasan ang mas malaking pinsala.
    Stepping back from an undesirable situation.
    His retreat from involvement helped his health.
    Ang kanyang pagurong mula sa pakikisangkot ay nakatulong sa kanyang kalusugan.

    Etymology

    The word 'pagurong' comes from the root word 'urong' which means 'to retreat' or 'to withdraw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retreat of soldiers
    Refers to a case of regaining control over a security situation.
    pagurong ng sundalo

    Related Words

    withdraw
    An action of moving away or leaving a situation.
    urong

    Slang Meanings

    extremely tired
    Wow, I was so tired from work earlier.
    Grabe, sobrang pagurong ko na sa trabaho kanina.
    exhausted
    I’m so tired, I’m ready to sleep.
    Pagurong na ako, ready na akong matulog.
    energy depleted
    It's already midnight, I'm exhausted, and I still have so many tasks.
    Alas-dose na, pagurong na ako, tambak pa ang tasks.