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    Paurungin (en. Recede)

    /pauˈruŋɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of retreating, withdrawing, or pulling back from a place or situation.
    Due to the danger, he needed to retreat his steps.
    Dahil sa panganib, kinakailangan niyang paurungin ang kanyang mga hakbang.
    Withdrawal of a decision or step.
    He decided to retract his business decision.
    Nagpasya siyang paurungin ang kanyang isinagawang desisyon sa negosyo.
    The retreat of soldiers or personnel from a battle or operation.
    The commander ordered the soldiers to retreat from the battle.
    Iniutos ng kumander na paurungin ang mga sundalo mula sa labanan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'urong' meaning 'pull back' or 'move back', 'paurungin' is a verb that creates the action of retreating.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retract oneself
    To show regret or to stop doing something.
    paurungin ang sarili
    recede the conversation
    To stop the discussion about a topic.
    paurungin ang usapan

    Related Words

    withdraw
    A word that describes the action of retreating or pulling back.
    urong
    recover
    The action of retrieving something or retracting a statement.
    bawi

    Slang Meanings

    To start or to rotate
    It seems like you want to spin the wheel of your bike again.
    Parang gusto mo na namang paurungin yung gulong ng bike mo.
    To give direction or to point out
    When you spin, just follow the arrow.
    Kapag nagpaurung ka, sundan mo lang yung arrow.
    To slow down or to stop
    Since it's slippery, make sure to slow down the car well.
    Dahil madulas, paurungin mo ng mabuti yung sasakyan.