Palayo (en. Away)

/pah-lah-yo/

Synonyms

Move away or be absent from a person or situation.

Stay away from that mess, we're just going to end up in trouble.

Palayo ka na sa gulong na yan, magkakagulo lang tayo.

Avoid or steer clear of problems or conversations.

I'll just steer clear of the gossip, I don't want to get involved.

Palayo na lang ako sa mga chismis, ayoko nang makisawsaw.

Escape or leave quickly.

They saw me leave fast when I spotted the bad guy.

Nakita nilang palayo na ako pagkakita sa masamang tao.