Balikwas (en. Get up)

ba-lik-was

Synonyms

sudden or intense getting up from lying down

He jumped out of bed when he heard the alarm clock.

Balikwas siya sa kama nang marinig ang alarm clock.

quick movement or standing up from a position

He just jumped up and headed into battle.

Balikwas lang siya at nakasugod na sa labanan.

requires an immediate reaction or action

Upon hearing the news, he jumped to the phone to call.

Nang malaman ang balita, balikwas siya sa telepono para tumawag.