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    Umurong (en. Recede)

    /uˈmuɾoŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Means to leave or to step back.
    We need to proceed before she recedes from her decision.
    Kailangan natin umarangkada bago pa siya umurong sa kanyang desisyon.
    The shrinkage of something from its previous state.
    The water in the river receded during the drought.
    Umurong ang tubig sa ilog nang sumiklab ang tagtuyot.
    Retreating means denying or disagreeing.
    He receded from his statements when he learned the truth.
    Umurong siya sa kanyang mga sinabi nang malaman ang totoo.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'urong' meaning 'to retreat' or 'to move back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to proceed
    to continue or enter into an action.
    umarangkada

    Related Words

    withdraw
    it means to remove oneself from a position or situation.
    urong
    retraction
    a term that shows withdrawal or a retreating behavior.
    sukob

    Slang Meanings

    Gave up or withdrew from a fight
    He withdrew from the fight due to fear.
    Nag-umurong siya sa labanan dahil sa takot.
    Agreed to something or a condition
    He backed out of the deal when he saw there were too many conditions.
    Umurong siya sa deal nang makita niyang napakarami ng kondisyon.
    Understood or adjusted to a situation
    He backed down in their conversation because he didn't want to hurt feelings.
    Nag-umurong siya sa kanilang usapan dahil ayaw niyang magkasakitan.