Silo (en. Silo)

ˈsaɪloʊ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A structure used for the storage of grains, food, or other materials.

The silo is full of corn during harvest season.

Ang silo ay puno ng mais sa panahon ng anihan.

A case or storage system that aims to isolate materials.

The company has a silo for different types of chemicals.

Ang kumpanya ay may silo para sa iba't ibang uri ng kemikal.

from Latin 'sīlum' meaning storage

silo mentality

A perspective that shows avoidance of communication with other teams or departments.

silo mentality

storage

A place or structure used for storing items.

imbakan

down on someone's luck (slang for a tough situation)

Oh man, I'm feeling like a silo right now; I have no place to stay, so I had to go back to my parents' house.

Naku, parang silo na ako ngayon, wala na akong matirahan kaya't bumalik ako sa bahay ng magulang ko.

heavy situation

It feels like there's a big silo in my life; I’m always dealing with problems.

Parang napakalaki ng silo sa buhay ko, lagi na lang akong may problema.

dead end (no hope left)

My plans are turning into a silo; I can't move forward anymore.

Ang mga plano ko, nagiging silo na, hindi na ako makausad.