Mangulabat (en. Circulate)

/maŋuˈlabat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action where something rotates or spreads.
You should circulate the news so that everyone knows.
Mangulabat ka ng balita upang malaman ng lahat.
To transfer something from one place to another.
They need to circulate the documents throughout the office.
Kailangan nilang mangulabat ng mga dokumento sa buong opisina.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to circulate information
to disseminate knowledge or information to others.
mangulabat ng impormasyon

Related Words

transfer
The process of moving information from one person or group to others.
salin

Slang Meanings

to engage in a fight or to brawl
Don't start a fight, you might just get hurt.
Huwag kang mangulabat, baka masaktan ka lang.
to harass or bully
The people hanging out there love to bully the kids.
Ang mga tambay doon ay mahilig mangulabat ng mga bata.
to catch or nab a lot of people or things
Always catching people on the street.
Laging nag-mangulabat ng mga tao sa kalsada.