Paghihigpit (en. Tightening)

/pa-ghi-hig-pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of making something tighter.

Tightening the laces is necessary so that they won't be loose.

Ang paghihigpit ng sintas ay kinakailangan upang hindi ito maluwag.

The act of tightening a system or situation.

Tightening the regulations resulted in better outcomes.

Ang paghihigpit sa mga regulasyon ay nagdulot ng mas magandang resulta.

Strengthening control or examination of something.

There are tightened security measures implemented at the airport.

May mga paghihigpit na ipinatupad sa seguridad sa paliparan.

From the word 'higpit' meaning 'tight' or 'skin-tight'

tightening of laces

The process of adjusting or sewing the shoelaces tighter.

paghihigpit ng sintas

tightening of security

The addition of measures to improve security.

paghihigpit sa seguridad

tight

Refers to a state or quality of being snug or not loose.

higpit

intensification

The process of strengthening or increasing stability or control.

pagpapaigting

tightening or inconvenience

It seems like life is getting tighter again, there's a lot of deductions from my salary.

Parang paghihigpit na naman ng buhay, ang daming bawas sa sahod.

strict rules

Because of the tightening of the rules, we can't just enter anymore.

Dahil sa paghihigpit ng mga patakaran, hindi na tayo basta-basta makakapasok.

control or being uptight

Don't be too strict, they also need to have fun!

Huwag ka masyadong magpaghihigpit, kailangan din nilang mag-enjoy!

tightening the belt (financially)

We need to tighten our belts, the prices of goods are so high right now.

Kailangan tayong magpaghigpit ng sinturon, ang mahal ng bilihin ngayon.