"Luwat" is a word in TAGALOG, CEBUANO

luwat
Definition: see luwat1 see luwat2

luwat2
Definition: (adv) for a long time

luwat1
Definition: (adj) /ma--/ long (in time); slow

luwat too, also (dialectal).

luwat v [A2; a] climb up and over s.t.
elevated and come down to the other side.
Miluwat siyag tulu ka bungtud paingun nganhi, He passed over three hills to get here.
Luwatun sa bátà nang mubù mung abatan, The baby will climb over that low railing of yours.

luwat v {1} [A; b(1)] quit a job.
Muaplay ku sa trabáhu nga ímung giluwatan, Ill apply for the job you quit.
{2} [b2] accidentally let go of s.t.
Hiluwatan níya ang mga plátu nga íyang gidala, She accidentally let go of the plates.
{3} [A2B236; b] let out, cause to come out from within.
Nakaluwat siyag usa ka makahulugánung pahiyum, She gave forth a meaningful smile.
Way usa ka púlung nga miluwat (naluwat) sa íyang bàbà, Not a single word came out of his mouth.
{3a} [A; b(1)] issue a press release, communiqué.
Mau ni ang balità nga giluwatan sa imbaháda, This is the news issued by the embassy.
{3b} [A; b(1)] issue for a purpose.
Miluwat ug kasugúan ang Prisidinti sa pagpadakup sa mga Huks, The President gave out orders to capture the Huks.