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    Panghaharang (en. Blocking)

    /paŋhaˈhaɾaŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A method of suppression or obstruction, often used in security.
    The blocking carried out by the police continued throughout the night.
    Ang panghaharang na isinagawa ng mga pulis ay nagpatuloy sa buong gabi.
    An act aimed at obstructing the movement or passage of a person or thing.
    The blocking of them caused chaos on the road.
    Ang panghaharang sa kanila ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan sa kalsada.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'harang' with the prefix 'pang-'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    road blocking
    An activity aimed at obstructing the flow of traffic.
    panghaharang ng daan
    security blocking
    A process to ensure safety in a location.
    panghaharang sa seguridad

    Related Words

    block
    An object or person aimed at obstructing passage.
    harang
    obstacle
    An object causing delay or obstruction.
    hadlang

    Slang Meanings

    blocking or hindrance (usually in a negative context)
    Why are you like that, it's like blocking my plans!
    Bakit ka ganyan, parang panghaharang lang sa mga plano ko!
    interference, especially in a negative way
    Every day you're blocking me, it's so annoying!
    Araw-araw kang panghaharang sa sakin, nakaka-inis!
    deterring someone from doing something
    Don't block those who want things to happen, let them be!
    Huwag kang panghaharang sa mga gustong mangyari, let them be!