Laping (en. Boarding)

/ˈlapɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of getting on a vehicle or entering a facility.
Boarding of the airplane commenced when the vehicle landed.
Ang laping sa eroplano ay nagsimula nang lumapag ang sasakyan.
A form of organizing passengers prior to ascent.
There are announcements regarding the boarding of the bus at the terminal.
May mga anunsyo tungkol sa laping ng bus sa terminal.
verb
The action of arriving or boarding a vehicle or facility.
The boarding of the passengers to the train has begun.
Nagsimula na ang laping ng mga pasahero sa tren.

Etymology

From Tagalog: 'lap', a verb meaning 'to go or move to a place.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

The boarding has started.
Indicates that the boarding process has started.
Nagsimula na ang laping.

Related Words

ride
The act of boarding a vehicle or facility.
sakay

Slang Meanings

to reduce or lower the price of a product
I had the price of the shoes laping, so I can afford it now.
Pina-laping ko yung presyo ng sapatos, kaya mas maka-afford na ako.
regret or admission of wrongdoing
He already did the laping and admitted he was the one at fault.
Nag-laping na siya at inamin niyang siya ang may kasalanan.