Pagkatigil (en. Cessation)
/paɡkaˈtigil/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The stopping or cessation of a process or activity.
There was a cessation of factory operations due to the storm.
May pagkatigil sa operasyon ng pabrika dahil sa bagyo.
A condition where something is no longer functioning or proceeding.
The cessation of the train caused inconvenience to the passengers.
Ang pagkatigil ng tren ay nagdulot ng pagka-abala sa mga pasahero.
A temporary halt of an activity or service.
Due to maintenance, there will be a service cessation of water.
Dahil sa maintenance, magkakaroon ng pagkatigil sa serbisyo ng tubig.
Etymology
From the root word 'tigil' with the prefix 'pagka-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cessation of service
Temporary discontinuation of service.
pagkatigil ng serbisyo
cessation of operations
Permanent or temporary halt of activities in an organization.
pagkatigil ng operasyon
Related Words
stop
The root word meaning halt or interruption.
tigil
halt
Also means stopping or halting something.
hinto
Slang Meanings
rest or stop from something
I need to take a pause from work to think.
Kailangan ko munang magpagkatigil sa trabaho para makapag-isip.
break or a brief rest
Let's take a break for a moment, we've been walking for so long.
Magpagkatigil naman tayo sandali, ang haba na ng lakaran.
for a moment or pause
Wait a minute, I need to pause our conversation.
Wait lang, may pagkatigil muna ako sa usapan natin.