Mapatama (en. To put someone in their place)

ma-pa-ta-ma

Synonyms

to avoid a bad situation

You really need to get your strategy right so you won't have problems.

Kailangan mo talagang mapatama 'yung diskarte mo para hindi ka magka-problema.

to make the right decision

I hope I can make the right decision about him.

Sana mapatama ko 'tong desisyon ko sa kanya.

to align or have a good conversation

We should align on our last conversation.

Dapat magmapatama tayo sa huling usapan natin.