Maglapat (en. To lay down)

ma-glap-at

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To place an object in a specific location or position.

Lay the books on the table.

Maglapat ka ng mga libro sa mesa.

Prepare something for future use.

You need to lay down rules for your business.

Kailangan mong maglapat ng mga patakaran sa iyong negosyo.

To settle or arrange something in a specific way.

Let's lay down a plan for the project.

Maglapat tayo ng plano para sa proyekto.

Root word: lapit

apply knowledge

To apply what has been learned in practical situations.

maglapat ng kaalaman

lay down the law

To enact and enforce regulations.

maglapat ng batas

fit

The condition of being proper and suitable.

lapat

to apply

To use something correctly.

ilapat

to settle down

I hope he settles down and stops moving around.

Sana maglapat na siya at hindi na palipat-lipat.

to start a family

We've wanted to settle down and start a family for a long time.

Matagal na naming gustong maglapat at magtayo ng pamilya.

to get one's life together

He needs to settle down and not be a burden to others.

Kailangan niya nang maglapat at hindi na maging pabigat sa ibang tao.