Magpaligid (en. To surround)

/mɑg.pɑˈlɪ.gɪd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

the action of revolving or circling around an object or person.

Let's surround the tree to measure its height.

Magpaligid tayo sa paligid ng puno upang malaman ang taas nito.

the act of forming a circle around a center.

We surrounded the fire with chairs.

Nagpaligid kami ng mga silya sa paligid ng apoy.

the act of enveloping or covering something.

Surround your project with walls to make it stronger.

Magpaligid ka ng pader sa proyekto mo upang maging mas matibay ito.

to surround around

to circle or envelop around an object or person.

magpaligid sa paligid

surroundings

The space or area surrounding an object.

paligid

to roam

The act of moving out or going from one place to others while circling.

maglibot

to hang out or bond with people

I just want to hang out with my friends at the mall.

Gusto ko lang magpaligid sa mga tropa ko sa mall.

to pretend to be busy in order to chat

She just hung around the office to chat with Julie.

Nagpaligid lang siya sa tabi ng office para makachika si Julie.

to get close or mingle with a group

You just need to hang around the group to be part of it.

Kailangan mo lang magpaligid sa grupo para maging parte ka.