Pulos (en. Push)

pu-lós

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of forcing or pushing something to move.
You need to push the door to open it.
Kailangan mong pulosin ang pinto upang ito ay buksan.
The act of encouraging or guiding someone to continue with something.
His words pushed me to fight for my dream.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay nakapagpulos sa akin na lumaban para sa aking pangarap.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'pulo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

constant rest
always in a state of rest or not working.
pulos na pahinga
empty promises
promises that are not fulfilled.
pulos pangako

Related Words

pushback
A global name used in the context of pushing.
pulsuhan

Slang Meanings

Just for me, it has no value.
Don't rely on him; he only says empty words.
Huwag kang umasa sa kanya, puro pulos na lang ang sinasabi niya.
Just talk, no action.
He has a lot of promises, but they're all just empty.
Dami niyang pangako, pero pulos lang lahat.