bumitiw (-um-) to release one's hold or grip [var. bumitaw]. Bumitiw siya ss aking pagkakahawak. He released himself from my grip. magbitiw, bitiwan (mag-:-an)
v.
to resign, to let go [var. magbitaw, bitawan]. Nagbitiw ang kalihim sa kanyang katungkulan. The secretary resigned from his job.
