Tumalima (en. To fulfill)

/tuˈmalima/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To comply means to follow orders or demands.
Students need to comply with the school's rules.
Kailangan tumalima ng mga estudyante sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.
It can also mean to fulfill expectations or promises.
It's pleasing to see that he fulfilled his promises.
Nakatutuwang makita na siya ay tumalima sa kanyang mga pangako.
It can also refer to accepting or providing service.
The hotel staff complied with all the guests' needs.
Ang mga staff ng hotel ay tumalima sa lahat ng kailangan ng mga bisita.

Etymology

It originates from the root word 'lima' which means 'to provide' or 'to fulfill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to comply with orders
to follow or agree to instructions
tumalima sa utos
to comply with demands
to provide what was asked
tumalima sa hinihingi

Related Words

response
The ability to respond or answer requests.
tugon
objectives
Goals or things that need to be fulfilled.
adhikain

Slang Meanings

performed something well
He/she complied with the teacher's order and studied hard.
Tumalima siya sa utos ng guro at nag-aral ng mabuti.
followed rules or regulations
Everyone complied with the new policies in the school.
Tumalima ang lahat sa mga bagong patakaran sa paaralan.
showed obedience to a person or idea
He/she complied with his/her parents' wishes all the time.
Tumalima siya sa kanyang mga magulang sa lahat ng kanilang mga kagustuhan.