to anticipate, to watch for something, to make sure that one gets it. Agapan mo ang mga sariwang gulay sa palengke. Get to market early to get the fresh vegetables.
to command, to give an order. Nag-utos ang sarhento sa mga sundalo. The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers. Utusan mo si Sabel sa palengke. Send Sabel to the market (to buy something)