From root: sara
Usage Note
Pagsasara refers to the act or process of closing, such as the temporary closure of a bank or school.
Examples
" Malapit na ang pagsasara ng tindahan. "
Natural Translation
The closing of the store is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the closing of-the store.
" Nag-anunsyo sila ng pagsasara ng kalsada. "
Natural Translation
They announced the closure of the road.
Literal Translation
Announced they of closure of the road.
" Marami ang nawalan ng trabaho matapos ipahayag ng kompanya ang biglaang pagsasara ng pabrika dahil sa kawalan ng pondo. "
Natural Translation
Many lost their jobs after the company announced the sudden closure of the factory due to lack of funds.
Literal Translation
Many lost of work after announced by-the company the sudden closure of-the factory because-of the lack of funds.
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