Higpitin (en. Tighten)

hig-pi-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expresses the action of manipulating something to make it tighter or more secure.

Tighten the belt so that your pants don't fall down.

Higpitin mo ang sinturera upang hindi bumaba ang iyong pantalon.

Can also refer to creating stricter conditions or situations.

We need to tighten safety regulations.

Kailangan natin higpitin ang patakaran sa kaligtasan.

Expresses the act of holding something in a taut state.

Tighten your grip on the rope so it won't slip.

Higpitin mo ang hawak sa lubid para hindi ito makawalang-bisa.

from the word 'higpit' meaning tight or strict.

tighten the belt

To make the pants more secure.

higpitin ang sinturera

tighten control

To create stricter management or supervision.

higpitin ang kontrol

tight

Means firm or restraining grip.

higpit

tightness

Condition of being tight or heavy.

sikip

refers to tightening or securing well

Tighten your belt; it will reduce your expenses.

Higpitin mo yung sinturon mo, mababawasan yung araw.

to make things tough or impose strict conditions

Tighten the traffic laws; there are too many violations!

Higpitin mo na ang mga batas sa kalsada, sobrang daming violation!