Ipagapong (en. To delay)

i-pa-ga-pong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To stop or postpone something.
Postpone your plans for next week.
Ipagapong mo ang iyong mga plano para sa susunod na linggo.
To put into a different category or time.
Sometimes it's necessary to delay tasks.
Minsan ay kinakailangan na ipagapong ang mga gawain.
To reach a different day or time.
But we need to postpone the meeting to Tuesday.
Ngunit kailangan nating ipagapong ang pagpupulong sa Martes.

Etymology

from the root word 'gapo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

postpone plans
to delay or defer plans
ipagapong ang mga plano

Related Words

gapo
Root word meaning rest or delay.
gapo

Slang Meanings

to pretend to be happy even when feeling sad
Even though they broke up, she pretended to be happy with her friends.
Kahit na nag-break sila, nag-ipagapong siya sa mga kaibigan niya.
to be sarcastic or make a joke in a situation
When asked, he pretended by saying, 'Yes, super happy!'
Nang tinanong siya, nag-ipagapong siya ng 'Oo, super saya!'