Kumatas (en. To rise)

ku-ma-tas

Slang Meanings

to strike or to hit
I can cut costs on the road later.
Kaya kong kumatas ng gastos sa kalsada mamaya.
to explode or to take off
When he received the news, he burst with joy.
Nung natanggap niya ang balita, kumatas siya sa saya.
to leave or to escape
He took off right after that exam.
Kumatas siya pagkatapos ng eksamen na iyon.