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Meaning of terlepas | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
tər.lə.pas

Definitions

  1. to be released; to be set free.
  2. to miss (an opportunity, chance, or target).
  3. to escape.
  4. to lose; to slip away (from one’s grasp).

Examples

“Burung itu terlepas dari sangkar.”

The bird was released from the cage.

“Saya terlepas peluang untuk bertemu dengannya.”

I missed the chance to meet him.

“Pencuri itu berjaya terlepas daripada polis.”

The thief managed to escape from the police.

“Bola itu terlepas dari tangannya.”

The ball slipped away from his hand.

“Dia terlepas dompetnya semasa berlari.”

He lost his wallet while running.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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