Pumuwesto (en. To position)

/pumuwesto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action in order to place at a specific location.
He positioned himself in front of the stage before the show started.
Pumuwesto siya sa harap ng entablado bago magsimula ang palabas.
To take action to arrange or organize.
He needs to properly position the furniture in the house.
Kailangan niyang pumuwesto ng maayos ang mga kasangkapan sa bahay.
To put in a specific position or place.
The soldiers positioned themselves on the right for the parade.
Pumuwesto sa kanan ang mga sundalo para sa parada.

Etymology

Root word: 'pwesto' with the infix '-um-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

position in line
To organize or place in a particular row or sequence.
pumuwesto sa linya
position properly
To place in a good position or arrangement.
pumuwesto ng maayos

Related Words

place
Refers to a specific location or position, which can be physical or abstract.
pwesto
position
The location where a person or thing is located.
posisyon

Slang Meanings

to sit down or settle in a place
Take a position in front of the stage so you can see the band.
Pumuwesto ka na sa harap ng stage para makita mo yung band.
to choose a good spot for an activity
Let's just position ourselves in the park, it's cooler there.
Pumuwesto na lang tayo sa park, mas malamig doon.
to settle down in a situation
You should take your position and focus on your work.
Dapat pumuwesto ka na at mag-focus sa iyong trabaho.