Makilaban (en. To confront)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To become involved in a fight or conflict.
He will confront his rivals.
Siya ay makilaban sa mga karibal nito.
To express opposition or contradiction to an idea or argument.
He is not afraid to confront false beliefs.
Hindi siya takot makilaban sa mga maling paniniwala.
To get involved in an activity or event.
Everyone is expected to participate in the election.
Ang lahat ay inaasahang makilaban sa halalan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to confront the truth
To fight for the truth against misinformation.
makilaban sa katotohanan

Related Words

fight
An activity that involves fighting or engaging.
laban

Slang Meanings

to intervene in discussions or fights
Don't intervene, that's not a competition you know.
Huwag kang makilaban, hindi yan labanan na kilala mo.
to join a contest or competition
I want to participate in the basketball games in the neighborhood.
Gusto kong makilaban sa mga basketball games sa barangay.
to meddle in someone else's life
It seems like they're not just participating anymore, they're too meddlesome.
Parang hindi na siya makilaban, masyado nang nakikialam.