Pagpipiket (en. Picketing)

/pag-pee-kee-ket/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of standing or protesting by workers to show their demands or protest.
The workers held a picket in front of the company.
Ang mga manggagawa ay nagsagawa ng pagpipiket sa harap ng kumpanya.
A form of demonstration where people carry signs or banners.
During the picket, they carried signs with messages of their struggle.
Sa pagpipiket, nagdala sila ng mga plakard na may mensahe ng kanilang laban.
Advocating for a goal or right through public demonstration.
The picketing is their way of fighting for their rights.
Ang pagpipiket ay isang paraan nila upang ipaglaban ang kanilang mga karapatan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

held a picket
held a protest or demonstration to show their complaint or demand.
nagsagawa ng pagpipiket
picketing for rights
protesting to fight for workers' rights.
pagpipiket para sa karapatan

Related Words

protest
A public action showing opposition to an issue or situation.
protesta
worker
A person who works, often in an industry or sector.
manggagawa

Slang Meanings

Giving away ideas or dreams to others.
As long as you just pick from those who know you better, you'll surely get a lot of tips.
Basta't pipiket ka lang sa mga taong mas nakakilala sa iyo, siguradong marami kang makukuhang tips.
Participating in a competition without serious intent.
He’s just picking for the fun of joining, not to actually win.
Nagpipiket lang siya para sa sarap ng pagsali, hindi sa talagang manalo.
Doing something that is not really focused on or prioritized.
You just pick what you want to do, you have no plan!
Diyan ka lang sa pag-pick ng mga gusto mong gawin, wala kang plano!