Maglapat (en. To lay down)

ma-glap-at

Slang Meanings

to settle down
I hope he settles down and stops moving around.
Sana maglapat na siya at hindi na palipat-lipat.
to start a family
We've wanted to settle down and start a family for a long time.
Matagal na naming gustong maglapat at magtayo ng pamilya.
to get one's life together
He needs to settle down and not be a burden to others.
Kailangan niya nang maglapat at hindi na maging pabigat sa ibang tao.