Alilisin (en. To remove)

/a.li.lisin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates the removal or taking away of something.
We need to remove the excess equipment.
Kailangan nating alilisin ang mga labis na kagamitan.
An action that refers to cleaning thoroughly to remove dirt.
The mess must be cleaned up after eating.
Dapat alilisin ang mga kalat pagkakain.
Removal of anything from a place or situation.
We will remove the pathogens in the vicinity.
Alilisin natin ang mga pathogens sa paligid.

Etymology

from the root word 'alis' meaning 'to remove or take away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

removing the clutter
Removal of unnecessary items.
alilisin ang mga kalat
removing pathogens
Removal of microbes that cause illness.
alilisin ang mga pathogen

Related Words

removal
The act of taking away or reducing.
alis
to take off
An action indicating the removal of something from a place.
tanggal

Slang Meanings

Talk to or have a conversation with someone to settle things.
I will talk to Mark about his debt to me.
Alilisin ko si Mark tungkol sa utang niya sa akin.
Finish or properly complete tasks.
I need to finish my pending tasks.
Kailangan ko nang alilisin ang mga pending na tasks ko.
Have an informal conversation.
Let's have a chat at the coffee shop later.
Mag-alilisan tayo sa coffee shop mamaya.