Ibaligtad (en. Reverse)

/i.ba.lig.tad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Turn an object to its opposite position.
Flip the book to see its back.
Ibaligtad mo ang libro upang makita ang likod nito.
Make a situation or condition the opposite.
Reverse the event in the story for a more exciting flow.
Ibaligtad ang pangyayari sa kwento para sa mas masiglang takbo.
Implement a change in trends or behavior.
Reverse the decision if it will not be beneficial.
Ibaligtad ang desisyon kung hindi iyon magiging kapaki-pakinabang.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'baligtad' which means upside down or inverted.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reverse the world
A situation where nothing seems to be going right.
ibaligtad ang mundo

Related Words

inverted
Means the opposite direction or position.
baligtad
yellow
Contrasting with the color black that may refer to the opposite in context.
dilaw

Slang Meanings

reverse it
Turn the t-shirt inside out, it looks better.
Ibaligtad mo yung t-shirt, mas maganda tingnan.
flip it around
Flip the story around, maybe they'll be better known.
Ibaligtad mo yung kwento, baka mas makilala sila.
to turn against
Reverse the situation, what do you think will happen?
Ibaligtad mo yung sitwasyon, ano kaya ang mangyayari?