Magpuwesto (en. To position oneself)

mag-pu-wes-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Take steps to maintain a specific position or place.
We need to position people at every corner of the street for the operation.
Kailangan nating magpuwesto ng mga tao sa bawat sulok ng kalsada para sa operasyon.
To place or set oneself in a location.
Position yourself in front to see the entire show.
Magpuwesto ka sa harap upang makita ang buong palabas.
Prepare oneself for a specific task or situation.
Position yourself at your desk and start your assignment.
Magpuwesto ka sa iyong desk at simulan ang iyong takdang-aralin.

Etymology

originates from 'puwesto' meaning 'place' or 'position'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to position properly
to set something in a suitable arrangement
magpuwesto ng maayos
to position in the right place
to set in the correct location
magpuwesto sa tamang lugar

Related Words

place
A specific location or position where a person or thing is assigned.
puwesto
arranging
The process of organizing or placing items in a particular order.
pagsasaayos

Slang Meanings

LET'S SET UP TO OFFER
Let's get in front so we can get tickets earlier!
Magpuwesto na tayo sa harap para mas maaga tayong makakuha ng tickets!
LET'S PARTY OR CELEBRATE
Let's set up at home for his birthday party!
Magpuwesto tayo sa bahay para sa kanyang birthday party!
SET UP A GENERAL SETUP FOR TESTING
We need to set up for the tests we're going to do.
Kailangan natin magpuwesto para sa mga pag-test nating gagawin.