Pagpilitan (en. To force)

pahg-pee-lee-tan

Synonyms

to strive for something despite obstacles

Force yourself to get the job you want even if it's tough.

Pagpilitan mo nang makuha ang gusto mong trabaho kahit na mahirap.

to insist or impose

You know, sometimes it's better not to insist on him.

Alam mo, minsan mas mabuti pang hindi na lang magpagpilitan sa kanya.

don't give up

No matter what happens, insist that you won't give up.

Kahit anong mangyari, pagpilitan mo na hindi susuko.