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    Humigpit (en. Tighten)

    hu-mig-pit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to make something tighter or more secure.
    He tightened his belt before leaving.
    Humigpit siya ng sinturon bago umalis.
    To hold or secure objects more tightly together.
    He tightened his grip on the gun when he saw the danger.
    Humigpit ang hawak niya sa baril nang makita ang panganib.
    The process of making something so it is not loose.
    The screws in the house tightened after the storm.
    Humigpit ang mga turnilyo sa bahay matapos ang bagyo.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tighten the belt
    Make the belt tighter, often indicating a time of tightening in a situation.
    humigpit ang sinturon

    Related Words

    tightness
    The state of being tight or secure.
    higpit
    together
    Having something connected or tightly together.
    kasama

    Slang Meanings

    To become more strict or tighter about something.
    The rules in school have tightened, cellphones are no longer allowed inside the classroom.
    Humigpit na ang mga patakaran sa school, bawal na ang cellphone sa loob ng classroom.
    To become serious about a conversation or topic.
    We got serious in our discussion, we need to decide what the next step is.
    Humigpit na kami sa usapan, kailangan na naming magdesisyon kung ano ang susunod na hakbang.
    To become stronger or tougher in a given situation.
    Our bond tightened, we became stronger through hardships.
    Humigpit ang samahan namin, lalo pa kaming naging matatag sa hirap.