Magpigil (en. To restrain)
/magˈpigil/
Synonyms
Slang Meanings
to hold back or restrain oneself
Hold back, you're not a kid anymore!
Magpigil ka na, hindi ka na bata!
to be thrifty or economical
You need to hold back on spending, our budget is running low.
Kailangan mong magpigil sa gastos, kulang na ang budget natin.
to restrain oneself from doing something
Sometimes, it's hard to hold back on the right decision.
Minsan, mahirap magpigil sa tamang desisyon.