Definition
Definition of attaching - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
connectingRare causing to be connected or joinedRare
- The attaching mechanism ensures the parts stay together.
2.
bondingRare creating emotional bondsRare
- Her attaching personality made her many friends.
Origin of attaching
Latin, attachier (to attach)
Terms with attaching included in their meaning
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hardware
hinge attaching a door to its frame
attaching action
act of attaching or securing with a pin
labeling
the act of attaching a label
general
the act of attaching information tags to objects
act of connection
the act of connecting or attaching things together
craft
cover surfaces by attaching thin sheets
safety gear
arrangement of straps for attaching safety equipment
organization
the act of attaching a label to something
organization
relating to the act of attaching labels
attaching
in the process of being attached with glue
connection
the act of fastening or attaching something
business
organized method for attaching printed tags or stickers to items
attaching
fasten or attach something
plant
growing upwards by attaching to surfaces
tools
tape coated with sticky substance for attaching things
plants
plant that grows upwards by attaching to supports
ship anchoring
secure a ship or boat by attaching it to a fixed point
handmade decoration
ornamentation made by attaching beads to surfaces
technology
connector for attaching devices to external resources
social labeling
treat as tainted, causing public shame, by attaching a negative sign
botany
thin spirally coiling stem attaching plant to support
climbing
device for attaching a climber at the top
vehicle immobilization
immobilize a parked vehicle by attaching a locking device to its wheel
lamp component
frame for attaching a lampshade
Examples of attaching in a sentence
Attaching cables securely is crucial for safety. His attaching nature drew people to him. The attaching bond between them was evident.
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- French:connectant, attachant, ...
- German:verbindend, ...
- Italian:di collegamento, coinvolgente, ...
- Spanish:de conexión, afectivo, ...
- Portuguese:ligador, cativante, ...
- Chinese:连接的, 产生情感联系的, ...
- Japanese:接続する, 魅力的な, ...
- Arabic:رَابِط, مُحَبَّب, ...
- Hebrew:מְחַבֵּר, מְקָרֵב, ...
- Russian:соединительный, привлекательный, ...
- Ukrainian:з'єднувальний, прив'язуючий, ...
- Hindi:जोड़ने वाला, मोहक, ...
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)
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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