Uhalisan (en. Ban)

/uːhaˈlɪsan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of prohibiting or removing rights or access to something.
The banning of visitors inside the house is implemented to maintain security.
Ang uhalisan sa mga bisita sa loob ng tahanan ay ipinapatupad upang mapanatili ang seguridad.
The result of stopping an action or activity.
Due to the ban on people, the place became quiet.
Dahil sa uhalisan ng mga tao, naging tahimik ang lugar.
The state of something being disallowed or unacceptable.
The ban on the use of plastic in stores was implemented by the government.
Ang uhalisan ng paggamit ng plastik sa mga tindahan ay ipinatupad ng gobyerno.

Etymology

The word 'uhalisan' comes from the root word 'uhal', meaning 'to forbid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ban on visitors
Prohibition on the entry of visitors.
uhalisan ng bisita
ban on use
Prohibition on the use of a specific thing or practice.
uhalisan ng paggamit

Related Words

uhal
The root of the word 'uhalisan', meaning 'to forbid'.
uhal
prohibition
The action of prohibiting or denying access to something.
pagbabawal

Slang Meanings

To leave or escape from a situation.
They started to bail out because they didn't want to get involved.
Nag-uhalisan na sila kasi ayaw na nilang makisama.
To leave or exit from an event or place.
It seems like she bailed from the party; she just disappeared all of a sudden.
Parang na-uhalisan siya sa party, parang bigla na lang nawala.