Sumagap (en. To enter)

/suˈmaɡap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of entering a place or thing.
He entered the room without a sound.
Sumagap siya sa silid nang walang ingay.
The act of moving from outside to inside.
As an avid supporter, he entered the arena.
Bilang isang masugid na taga-suporta, siya ay sumagap sa loob ng arena.
The process of engaging within a group or community.
Due to intense interest, he entered the writers' group.
Dahil sa matinding interes, siya ay sumagap sa samahan ng mga manunulat.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'gap' which means to enter or to go in.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enter information
to enter into a system or process to obtain details or data.
sumagap ng impormasyon

Related Words

to enter
A verb that describes the action of entering a physical space or process.
sumagap
entry
The action of arriving inside a place.
pagpasok

Slang Meanings

to suck or to bite
Due to the silence, everyone absorbed the noise from outside.
Dahil sa katahimikan, ang lahat ay sumagap ng ingay mula sa labas.
to drain or use all the good parts
He's on swag, so everyone is soaking in his style.
Naka-swag na siya, kaya't lahat ng mga tao ay sumagap sa kanyang estilo.
to enjoy or have fun
Let's all soak up the fiesta later!
Sabay-sabay tayong sumagap sa fiesta mamaya!