Ibalabag (en. Transfer)

/iˈbalabag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of moving or transferring something from one person or place to another.
Hand over the report to Maria later.
Ibalabag mo ang ulat kay Maria mamaya.
To give responsibility or authority to another person.
He will hand over the tasks to his assistant.
Ibalabag niya ang mga gawain sa kanyang katulong.
The act of calling or referring something to another person.
Refer the information to your colleagues.
Ibalabag mo ang impormasyon sa mga kasamahan mo.

Etymology

From the word 'balabag' meaning 'to hide' or 'to refer to others'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hand over the responsibility
To delegate responsibility to another person.
ibalabag ang responsibilidad
hand over to
To give or pass to a person.
ibalabag kay

Related Words

secret
Something that is hidden from others.
lihim
call
An order or request for someone to do something.
tawag

Slang Meanings

Avoiding trouble or reprimand.
Why are you acting like you’re not around? Just ditch it, so you won't have a hard time.
Bakit parang di ka nagpapakita ngayon? Ibalabag mo na kasi 'yan, baka hindi ka na mahirapan.
Avoiding a conversation or awkward situation.
That's why no one hangs out with you, because they're all just skipping out on Mark's party.
Kaya walang sumasama sa 'yo sa labas, kasi lahat sila, ibalabag na lang sa party ni Mark.
Escaping from a responsibility.
Why didn't you go to work? You just blew it off because you really don't want to work.
Bakit hindi ka pumasok sa trabaho? Ibalabag mo na kasi 'yan, ayaw mo talagang magtrabaho.