Magtaklob (en. To cover)

/makˈtak.lob/

Synonyms

To pretend to not know anything

If you're still going to ask, just act dumb, so you won't have a hard time.

Kung magtatanong ka pa rin, magtaklob ka na lang, para di ka mahirapan.

To hide or leave without showing up

I saw him at the mall, but he bailed when I approached.

Nakita ko siya sa mall, pero nagtaklob na siya nung lumapit ako.

To avoid facing responsibilities

He's afraid to face the problem, so he just avoided it.

Takot siyang harapin ang problema, kaya nagtaklob na lang siya.