Ipadapit (en. To bring closer)

/i.paˈda.pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form meaning to bring or pass an item to a closer location.
Bring that book closer to me.
Ipadapit mo sa akin ang libro na iyon.
An important act of helping someone to easily access something.
He brought the chair closer to his friend.
Nagpadapit siya ng upuan sa kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dapit' meaning 'to show' or 'to approach' closely.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bring your hand closer
Align your hand with a person or object.
ipadapit ang iyong kamay

Related Words

approach
An act of moving closer or nearer to an object.
dapit
close
The action of bringing closer in distance.
lapit

Slang Meanings

To pass it on to someone else
If you don't like it, just pass it on to Juan.
Pag di mo gusto, ipadapit mo na lang kay Juan.
To hand over or convey to others
Just pass the books on to your friend.
Ipadapit mo na lang yung mga libro sa kaibigan mo.