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    Idikta (en. Dictate)

    i-dik-ta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To give an order to a person to follow an event or action.
    He dictated the next steps in the project.
    Inidikta niya ang susunod na hakbang sa proyekto.
    According to his words, other people must comply.
    He dictated the orders from his position in the company.
    Idinikta niya ang mga utos mula sa kanyang posisyon sa kumpanya.

    Etymology

    from the word 'dictate' meaning 'to order' or 'to express'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dictate to me
    order me or tell me what to do.
    idikta mo sa akin

    Related Words

    dictate
    The act of giving commands, related to the process of dictating.
    dikta

    Slang Meanings

    to pull along or go along with someone
    Pull James along to the party, he's a bit hard to convince.
    Idikta mo si James sa party, hindi masyadong maka-aya eh.
    to follow someone's lead or command
    He is the one in charge here, so just follow his lead!
    Siya lang ang idikta dito, kaya sunod ka na lang!