Magpahigpit (en. To tighten)

/maɡ.pa.hɪɡ.pɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of strengthening or making something tighter.
Let's start tightening our seatbelts before we leave.
Magsimula na tayong magpahigpit ng mga sinturon bago tayo umalis.
To cause a more general feeling of tension.
He decided to tighten security regulations in the office.
Napagpasyahan niyang magpahigpit ng regulasyon sa seguridad sa opisina.
To expand the call or effort to achieve a goal.
They tightened their training to be ready for the competition.
Nagpahigpit sila ng kanilang training upang maging handa sa kompetisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tighten the belt
to take necessary steps to save or reduce expenses.
magpahigpit ng sinturon

Related Words

tightening
The state of being tight or rigorous.
pahigpit
tension
The condition of being tight or strict.
higpit

Slang Meanings

to stay strong
Just toughen up, you can do it!
Magpahigpit ka lang, kaya mo 'yan!
to step up
They just want to toughen up to step up in life.
Gusto lang nilang magpahigpit para umangat sa buhay.