Balisahin (en. To dismantle)

/ba-li-sa-hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action that aims to break apart something.
Dismantle the old box to reuse its parts.
Balisahin mo ang lumang kahon upang magamit ang mga piraso nito.
To remove or take away parts from the whole.
The parts of the machine need to be dismantled for repair.
Kailangang balisahin ang mga bahagi ng makina para sa pagkukumpuni.
To separate and organize the pieces of something.
Dismantle the tools before starting the project.
Balisahin ang mga kagamitan bago simulan ang proyekto.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'balis' which means to demolish or to break down.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dismantle ideas
Take time to evaluate and think through ideas.
balisahin ang mga ideya

Related Words

balis
The root word meaning to destroy or initiate the process of change.
balis

Slang Meanings

A way to get a man's attention.
You suddenly had to grab his attention to get the cellphone you wanted.
Yung balisahin mo siya para makuha mo yung gusto mong cellphone.
Teasing or showing someone that you're interested in them.
Why don't you flirt with Mike? He seems interested in you.
Bakit ba di ka balisahin kay Mike? Mukhang interesado siya sa'yo.
Telling scares or shocking jokes.
His jokes are so scary, we always get frightened.
Sobrang balisahin ng mga jokes niya, lagi kaming natatakot.