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    Lapitan (en. To approach)

    /laˈpɪtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    It means to approach or to come near to a person or place.
    Approach the teacher if you have a question.
    Lapitan mo ang guro kung may katanungan ka.
    An act of approaching or touching something.
    The bird slowly approached him.
    Dahan-dahan siyang lapitan ng ibon.
    To give attention or spend time with a person.
    Sometimes, you really need to approach friends to support them.
    Minsan, kailangan talagang lapitan ang mga kaibigan para suportahan sila.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    approach me
    Come to me if you need help.
    lapitan mo ako
    approach the problem
    To face an issue with the right action.
    lapitan ang problema

    Related Words

    approach
    The act of touching or getting closer.
    lapit
    near
    A term that describes distance close to each other.
    malapit

    Slang Meanings

    to approach or come near
    Go approach him, he might want to talk.
    Lapitan mo na siya, baka gusto niyang makipag-usap.
    to rush in or charge
    Why not just rush into the fight? You just need to do it.
    Bakit di ka lapit sa gulo? Kailangan mo lang naman 'talaga'y.
    to connect with someone
    Reach out to him on social media to get to know him.
    Lapitan mo siya sa social media para makilala mo siya.
    to intrude
    Don't get involved in their conversation, that's none of your business.
    Huwag kang lapit sa usapan nila, walang kinalaman sa'yo 'yan.