Definition of attach - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical connectiontr./intr. join or fasten something to another thingtr./intr.
- Please attach the document to the email.
2.
technologytr./intr. TECH. send a file with a message in computingtr./intr. TECH.
- I will attach the report to the email.
3.
relationshipintr. form emotional or social tiesintr.
- She quickly attached herself to the group.
4.
contract paperstr. Rare include or append as a conditiontr. Rare
- The contract will attach several conditions.
5.
court ordertr. TECH. US legally seize or take possession of assetstr. TECH. US
- The court decided to attach his wages for child support..
Expressions with attach
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join or become closely connected with someone or something
During orientation, Carla chose to attach herself to the debate team.
to fasten or join one thing to another
Please attach the label to the package.
say someone or something caused a problem or mistake
They tried to attach blame to the new manager.
make people see something as shameful or bad
They attach a stigma to asking for help.
consider something as significant or valuable
She attaches importance to honesty in all her dealings.
consider something as important or meaningful
Many people attach significance to birthdays.
add a digital document to an email or online message before sending
Please remember to attach a file with your resume to the application email.
legally seize earnings for debt repayment
The court decided to attach earnings for the unpaid loan.
believe something is true or trustworthy
I do not attach credence to those rumors.
Origin of attach
Old French, attachier (to fasten)
Terms with attach included in their meaning
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fastening
attach or fasten with a hook
fastening
attach something using a small metal or plastic fastener
mail
attach a postage label to an item
adhesion
attach or adhere to a surface
secure
attach or connect securely
attach securely
fasten papers together with a small metal clip
construction
attach or secure something firmly
tagging
attach a tag to something for identification
adhere
attach something using glue or another sticky substance
fastening
attach something using a clip
tools
attach something using a clip
angling equipment
cord used to attach bait, sometimes with leader, float, sinker, hook
attachment
attach something to a surface using a pin
attachment
attach with a pin
tools
attach an object to something using a pin
attachment
attach something using a pin for display
shoe wheels
device to attach wheels to shoes
clothes
attach or fasten by sewing
attach securely
attach or secure with adhesive
actions
attach something onto a surface using glue or tape
attachment
attach or affix something to another surface
tools
attach or fasten with a strap
temporary attachment
attach temporarily using tacks or pins
adhesion
attach or stick with a sticky substance
Examples of attach in a sentence
She will attach the label to the package. Please attach the image to the chat. He forgot to attach the document to the message. He tends to attach to new friends easily. Children often attach to their caregivers. The agreement will attach a confidentiality clause.
They decided to attach a waiver to the policy. The bank moved to attach his assets. They will attach the property as collateral.
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- French:joindre, annexer, ...
- German:befestigen, beifügen, ...
- Italian:allegare, mandare in allegato, ...
- Spanish:adjuntar, integrarse, ...
- Portuguese:anexar, incluir, ...
- Chinese:附, 附上, ...
- Japanese:添付する, 馴染む, ...
- Arabic:أَرْفَقَ, أَلْحَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְצָרֵף, לְהִתְקַשֵּׁר, ...
- Russian:прикреплять, присоединить, ...
- Ukrainian:прикріплювати, додавати, ...
- Hindi:जोड़ना, अटैच करना, ...
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