Tulasok (en. Insert)

/tuˈlasok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of entering or penetrating something.
We need to insert the paper into the envelope.
Kailangan nating tulasok ang papel sa envelope.
The act of placing something inside.
The teacher instructed him to insert his answer into the box.
Inutusan siya ng guro na tulasok ang kanyang sagot sa box.
The action of making a hole for something to be inserted.
Sometimes, making an insertion in the wall is necessary to get through the cable.
Minsan, kinakailangan ang tulasok sa pader upang makakuha ng kable.

Etymology

from the root word 'lasok' meaning 'to enter into something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cable insertion
having a hole to insert the cable.
tulasok ng kable
insert a finger
inserting a finger into a small hole.
tulasok ang daliri

Related Words

entry
A word related to entering or bursting.
lasok

Slang Meanings

Totally immersed
His ideas are totally immersed in my mind.
Tulasok na tulasok ang mga idea niya sa isip ko.
Caught up
I got caught up in his story, there were so many twists!
Nasabit ako sa kanyang kwento, ang dami ng tulasok!
Lively
We had a lively laugh earlier, it was fun!
Ang tulasok ng tawanan namin kanina, ang saya!