Retirada (en. Withdrawal)
/retirada/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of withdrawal or removal from a particular situation.
The withdrawal of soldiers caused fear among local residents.
Ang retirada ng mga sundalo ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga lokal na residente.
An act of leaving or returning to a safer position.
His withdrawal from the competition was likely due to poor condition.
Ang kanyang retirada mula sa paligsahan ay marahil ay dahil sa hindi magandang kondisyon.
The act of receiving something back.
He issued a withdrawal for the product that did not meet expectations.
Nagbigay siya ng retirada para sa produkto na hindi umabot sa mga inaasahan.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'retirada' meaning 'withdrawal' or 'retreat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
withdrawal of funds
The process of taking money from an account.
retirada ng pondo
troop withdrawal
The departure of soldiers from a battle or operation.
retirada ng troops
Related Words
retreat
A strategy used in military when a unit is returning to a safer position.
retreat
expenditure
The process of using funds or resources.
paggugol
Slang Meanings
Leaving or escaping from a situation
His withdrawal from the party was super awkward.
Ang ginawa niyang retirada sa party ay super awkward.
Quick exit or getaway
Come on, let's make a withdrawal before we hear any trouble!
Tara na, mag-retirada na tayo bago makarinig ng gulo!
Reversing or retracting something said or done
He has retracted his statements about the exam.
Naka-retirada na siya sa mga sinabi niya tungkol sa exam.