Gumapos (en. To bind)
/ɡumapos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To bind means to tie or fasten something.
He bound the cords to our bicycles so they wouldn't get lost.
Gumapos siya ng tali sa ating mga bisikleta para hindi sila mawala.
This is the process of ensuring or placing limits on a person's freedom.
People bound themselves during a public protest to express their feelings.
Gumapos ang mga tao sa pampublikong protesta upang ipahayag ang kanilang saloobin.
An act of tightening or managing a situation or thing.
He bound secret information about their operation.
Gumapos siya ng lihim na impormasyon sa kanilang operasyon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to bind a person
the act of restricting or suppressing a person's freedom
gumapos ng tao
Related Words
root word of 'gumapos', meaning 'to tie'.
gapus
Slang Meanings
Tied up or busy
I feel like I’m tied up with all the school projects.
Parang gumapos ako sa dami ng proyekto sa school.
Caught or stuck
I was stuck in traffic earlier, took forever to leave.
Gumapos ako sa traffic kanina, ang tagal makaalis.
Imprisoned or confined
He was confined at home because of the lockdown.
Gumapos siya sa bahay dahil sa lockdown.