Magembargo (en. To embargo)

/maɡɛmˈbaɾɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of restricting or prohibiting the movement of something, usually related to goods or services.
Let's embargo products from the country until the issue is resolved.
Magembargo tayo ng mga produkto mula sa bansa habang hindi pa naaayos ang isyu.
The act of implementing an official order that limits trade.
The government decided to embargo products coming from other countries.
Nagdesisyon ang pamahalaan na magembargo sa mga produktong nagmumula sa ibang bansa.
Blocking financial transactions and trade of an entity.
Countries in conflict often order each other to embargo.
Ang mga bansang may hidwaan ay madalas na nag-uutos na magembargo ang isa't isa.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'embargo' meaning restriction or blockade.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to embargo trade
Restriction or prohibition on goods entering or leaving.
magembargo ng kalakalan

Related Words

embargo
An official order prohibiting trade.
embargo
restriction
The process of hindering or prohibiting something.
paghihigpit

Slang Meanings

to rest or relax without caring about others
Come on, let's just magembargo from our tasks and rest.
Tara, magembargo muna tayo sa mga gawain at magpahinga.
to hold a party or gathering
Let's magembargo later for your birthday.
Magembargo tayo mamaya para sa birthday mo.
to be chill or to feel relaxed
After the exam, we need to magembargo and eat out.
Pagkatapos ng exam, kailangan natin magembargo at kumain sa labas.