Saklob (en. Enclosure)

/sák-lob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item used to cover or encompass a particular area.
The enclosure is used to protect the plants from bad weather.
Ang saklob ay ginagamit upang protektahan ang mga halaman mula sa masamang panahon.
A type of cover that is generally decorative or protective.
She made an enclosure for her books to keep them clean.
Gumawa siya ng saklob para sa kanyang mga libro upang mapanatili itong malinis.
The total coverage or extent of something.
The scope of his knowledge extends to many fields.
Ang saklob ng kanyang kaalaman ay umaabot sa maraming larangan.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'saklò' meaning cover or encompass.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cover of the sky
The sky or the entire surrounding that is behind the scope.
saklob ng langit

Related Words

encompass
A verb meaning to cover or to include a part.
masaklop
scope
The extent or boundary of something or an idea.
saklaw

Slang Meanings

temporary cover or protection for overwhelming emotions
Ben put a 'saklob' on his feelings for Lisa to avoid getting hurt.
Pina-saklob ni Ben ang mga nararamdaman niya kay Lisa para hindi siya masaktan.
closing oneself off to others, often due to fear of getting hurt
It's like he has a 'saklob', he can't get close to other people.
Para siyang may saklob, 'di siya makalapit sa ibang tao.
feeling of being 'cool' in the face of misunderstandings
Even though they had a problem, he just put a 'saklob' on it to prevent things from getting worse.
Kahit may problema sila, nag-saklob na lang siya para hindi na lumala.