Makapitan (en. To hold)

/makɑˈpitan/

Synonyms

like a captain or leader in a group

He's the makapitan of the group, so he's always in charge of all the activities.

Siya ang makapitan ng barkada, kaya siya lagi ang in-charge sa lahat ng activities.

a person with a high position or control in a situation

Because of Marco's skills, he became the makapitan in the meeting earlier.

Dahil sa galing ni Marco, siya ang naging makapitan sa meeting kanina.