Ipailalim (en. Subordinate)

/ipaɪ'lalɪm/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb form that means 'to put underneath'.
Let's place the useless items under our plan.
Ipailalim natin ang mga bagay na walang silbi sa ating plano.
Refers to the subjugation of a person or thing to a higher level.
It's important to subordinate our processes to the new regulations.
Mahalaga na ipailalim ang ating mga proseso sa bagong regulasyon.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'pailalim' which means 'to put underneath' or 'to place under'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

subject to the law
to place a situation or person under the regulations or authority of the law
ipailalim sa batas

Related Words

under
Meaning underneath or a part that is not visible.
pailalim
transfer
The process of passing or transferring items from one to another.
pagpasa

Slang Meanings

To leave it to someone else
Just leave your problem to him.
Ipaubaya mo na lang sa kanya ang problema mo.
Give up
I don't know, I just feel like I want to surrender everything.
Wala na, parang gusto ko nang ipailalim na lang lahat.
To submit or relinquish
Because of stress, I decided to submit everything to him.
Dahil sa stress, kinuha ko na ang desisyon na ipailalim ang lahat sa kanya.