Maabutan (en. To catch up with)

/ma.ab.u.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To enter or join a group or situation at the right time.

He missed the bus, but he can still catch up with his friends at the upcoming event.

Nahuli siya sa bus, pero maabutan pa rin niya ang kanyang mga kaibigan sa parating na event.

To reach a location or situation alongside or before others.

You will surely catch up with the players before the game starts.

Tiyak na maabutan mo ang mga manlalaro bago magsimula ang laro.

To catch or capture the attention of others.

We need to catch their attention to gain their support.

Kailangan nating maabutan ang kanilang atensyon upang makuha ang kanilang suporta.

to be caught by light

To catch or have an opportunity before the arrival of others or things.

maabutan ng liwanag

cannot catch up

Not being able to follow or keep up.

hindi maabutan

reach

Means to obtain or arrive at something or someone.

abot

to reach

Almost obtaining or happening, typically connecting to entering a situation.

abutan

To catch up or to arrive at a place or situation.

Okay, I'll try to catch up with him at the corner.

Sige, susubukan kong maabutan siya sa kanto.

To find a chance to be with or to talk to someone.

I hope I catch him before he leaves.

Sana maabutan ko siya bago siya umalis.

To be involved in a game or discussion.

I'll just catch him in the fight later.

Maabutan ko na lang siya sa laban mamaya.