Apulain (en. To put out (a fire))

/a.pu.lain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Move the fire or the object containing the fire so that it will no longer fire.
Put the fire out of the house so that it will not reach the house.
Apulain mo ang apoy para hindi umabot sa bahay.
Stopping or stopping something that provides heat or light.
Have a cigarette before you go indoors.
Apulain mo ang sigarilyo bago pumasok sa loob ng bahay.
A process of suppressing or removing the fire.
Firefighters quickly opened the fire in the building.
Mabilis na apulain ng mga bumbero ang apoy sa gusali.

Common Phrases and Expressions

put out the fire
to stop the spread of fire
apulain ang apoy

Related Words

fire
A substance that provides light and heat, resulting from combustion.
apoy
firefighter
A person who works in responding to and extinguishing fires.
bumbero

Slang Meanings

Suspension or delay of a task.
Put that project on hold, so we can take a break.
Apulain mo na yung project na yan, para makapagpahinga tayo.
To stop or halt something important.
Cancel the basketball games this week.
Apulain mo na ang mga laban sa basketball sa linggong ito.