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    Umatraso (en. To retreat)

    oo-ma-ta-ra-so

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To go back from a position or location.
    They retreated from the fight when the heavy rain started.
    Umatraso sila sa laban nang magsimula ang malakas na ulan.
    To pull back from a situation or challenge.
    He realized it was better to retreat from his plans.
    Nabatid niyang mas mabuti na lang na umatraso na siya sa kanyang mga plano.

    Etymology

    Ancient Tagalog origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retreat from the fight
    Go back or not continue participating in a fight.
    umatras sa laban

    Related Words

    retreat
    The action of stopping or moving backward.
    urong
    surrender
    The act of yielding or admitting defeat.
    pagsuko

    Slang Meanings

    Always delaying, not sticking to the schedule or plan.
    This person keeps postponing, that's why our outing didn't push through.
    Masyado itong umatraso, kaya 'di na natuloy ang lakad namin.
    Shied away from responsibility or duty.
    He backed out of the project that he was supposed to lead.
    Umatraso siya sa project na dapat ay siya ang lider.
    Hesitant or lacking confidence in a decision.
    He hesitated to express his opinion because he might upset them.
    Medyo umatraso siya sa pagsasabi ng kanyang opinyon kasi baka magalit sila.