kupitisha
koo-pee-TEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikupitishakoo-pee-TEE-shah
Englishto pass, approve (a law); to let through
Meaning
The causative of kupita: to approve a law, a budget or a decision formally, to let something pass, or to send it through a place.
Good to know
Bunge limepitisha sheria means parliament has passed a law; kupitisha bajeti is to approve the budget. Kupitisha mizigo is to route goods through, and kupitishwa is to be passed or approved.
Examples
- Bunge linatarajiwa kupitisha bajeti wiki hii.Parliament is expected to pass the budget this week.
- Walinzi walikataa kupitisha gari bila kibali.The guards refused to let the car through without a permit.
- Kamati iliamua kupitisha mapendekezo yote.The committee decided to approve all the proposals.
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