Umayop (en. To decline)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of withdrawing or refusing something.
Maria declined the offer to work in another town.
Umayop si Maria sa alok na magtrabaho sa ibang bayan.
Not accepting a situation or opportunity.
He declined the invitations to the wedding.
Umayop siya sa mga imbitasyon sa kasalan.
Declining a proposal or suggestion.
She declined the offer to partner on the project.
Umayop siya sa alok na makipag-partner sa proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

declined responsibility
refused or avoided the responsibility imposed.
umayop sa responsibilidad

Related Words

refuse
The act of not accepting.
tanggi
situation
The condition or circumstance that may be refused.
sitwasyon

Slang Meanings

making jokes or being funny
Wow, he really umayo in front of the class, we were all laughing!
Grabe, umayop siya sa harap ng klase, lahat kami tawa nang tawa!
just chilling or relaxing
We umayo at home during the weekend, just chill.
Umayop kami sa bahay nung weekend, chill lang.
joined the conversation
When he umayo, he suddenly gave his opinion in the conversation.
Nung umayop siya, bigla siyang nagbigay ng opinyon sa usapan.