Buksan (en. To open)

/bʊk'san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of opening.
Open the door so they can enter.
Buksan mo ang pintuan para makapasok sila.
To grant passage or access to something.
The lines of communication should be opened to the citizens.
Dapat buksan ang mga linya ng komunikasyon sa mga mamamayan.
To initiate something or a process.
Let's open the discount next week.
Buksan natin ang diskwento sa susunod na linggo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open me to the truth
Reveal the true information to me.
buksan mo ako sa katotohanan
open the mind
Be open to new ideas or perspectives.
buksan ang isipan

Related Words

open
Indicates that something is open or not closed.
bukas
opening
The act of opening.
pagbukas

Slang Meanings

Go ahead, open that!
Open my gift already, I’m excited!
Buksan mo na yung gift ko, excited na ako!
Open your mind!
Open your mind, you need to study!
Buksan mo ang utak mo, kailangan mo nang mag-aral!
Open your heart!
Open your heart to love.
Buksan mo ang puso mo sa pagmamahal.
Open the plans!
Open the plans to check in at the fiesta!
Buksan ang balakubak para mag-check in sa fiesta!