Magsara (en. To close)

mahg-sah-rah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Removing the opportunity for something to happen.
Close the opportunity for others to enter.
Magsara ng pagkakataon para sa ibang tao na makapasok.
Limiting access or entry to a space.
Close access to the guests.
Magsara ng access sa mga bisita.
The act of pressing or preventing an object from being opened.
Close the door before you leave.
Magsara ka ng pinto bago ka umalis.

Etymology

a word formed from 'magsa' and 'sara'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Close the door
Shut what is inside to avoid undesirable situations.
Magsara ng pintuan
Close the business
Cease the operations of a company or shop.
Magsara ng negosyo

Related Words

close
A word that refers to the act of closing or shutting.
sara
to keep quiet
A phrase meaning to remain silent or not to speak.
magsara ng labi

Slang Meanings

Close it, the conversation is over!
We need to close the windows because it's raining.
Kailangan nating magsara ng mga bintana kasi umuulan na.
Let's close it so we can rest.
We might fight again, it's better if we just close it.
Baka mag-away na naman tayo, mas mabuting magsara na lang tayo.
Put a stop to the discussion.
Let's close it on the unnecessary things.
Magsara na sa mga hindi mahalagang bagay.