Lumimit (en. To limit)

/luˈmimit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of limiting or restricting something or a situation.
His decision limited his friends' options.
Ang kanyang desisyon ay lumimit sa mga pagpipilian ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
The process of reducing or altering the extent or quantity of something.
The company must limit its expenses to avoid losses.
Dapat lumimit ang kumpanya sa kanilang gastos upang hindi malugi.

Etymology

The word 'lumimit' comes from the root 'limit', which means 'to limit' or 'to restrict'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

limit in time
sets a specific time for an activity.
lumimit sa oras

Related Words

limited
Means having boundaries or lacking in completeness.
limitado
boundary
The defined distance or limitation of something.
hangganan

Slang Meanings

Always showing up or going with the flow.
It seems like Mark is always around, he's there in every outing.
Parang laging lumimit itong si Mark, kahit sa anong lakad nandiyan.
Losing track of one's thoughts or perception of reality.
I've noticed he's been 'lumimit' lately, just thinking about memes.
Pansin ko, lumimit sya lately, puro memes na lang ang iniisip.