Baligtarin (en. Reverse)
/baliɡˈtaɾin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Return to the original or inverted position.
Reverse the sweater to avoid damaging the threads.
Baligtarin mo ang sweater upang hindi masira ang mga sinulid.
Make the sequence of things opposite.
Reverse the boxes to see their contents.
Baligtarin ang mga kahon upang makita ang kanilang mga nilalaman.
Perform a reversal or change of direction.
Reverse the vehicle so we can go home.
Baligtarin ang sasakyan upang makauwi na tayo.
Etymology
from the word 'baligtad' meaning 'referring to the opposite or reversed state'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reverse the world
A phrase indicating a change in situation or condition.
baligtarin ang mundo
Related Words
reverse
A word that describes the state of being opposite.
baligtad
reverse
Indicates an action going backward or opposite.
pabaligtad
Slang Meanings
Go back or change direction
Turn back around, the two are already there.
Baligtarin mo yung labas, nandiyan na kasi ang dalawa.
To disregard or dismiss
Just flip that, you don’t need to think about it.
Baligtarin mo na lang ‘yan, di mo na kailangan isipin.
To revert to the old or to make the opposite
Flip your arguments, you won't win there!
Baligtarin mo na ang mga argumento mo, wala kang panalo diyan!