attaching
əˈtæʧɪŋ
Definition

Definition of attaching - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
connectingRarecausing to be connected or joinedRare
  • The attaching mechanism ensures the parts stay together.
connecting joining linking
2.
bondingRarecreating emotional bondsRare
  • Her attaching personality made her many friends.
bonding connecting
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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

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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  1. French:connectant, attachant, ...
  2. German:verbindend, ...
  3. Italian:di collegamento, coinvolgente, ...
  4. Spanish:de conexión, afectivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ligador, cativante, ...
  6. Chinese:连接的, 产生情感联系的, ...
  7. Japanese:接続する, 魅力的な, ...
  8. Arabic:رَابِط, مُحَبَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחַבֵּר, מְקָרֵב, ...
  10. Russian:соединительный, привлекательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з'єднувальний, прив'язуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:जोड़ने वाला, मोहक, ...
attach
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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.
affix connect fasten
2.
technologytr./intr.TECH.send a file with a message in computingtr./intr.TECH.
  • I will attach the report to the email.
append enclose
3.
relationshipintr.form emotional or social tiesintr.
  • She quickly attached herself to the group.
bond connect
4.
contract paperstr.Rareinclude or append as a conditiontr.Rare
  • The contract will attach several conditions.
add append include
5.
court ordertr.TECH.USlegally seize or take possession of assetstr.TECH.US
  • The court decided to attach his wages for child support..
confiscate impound seize
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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.

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.

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  1. French:joindre, annexer, ...
  2. German:befestigen, beifügen, ...
  3. Italian:allegare, mandare in allegato, ...
  4. Spanish:adjuntar, integrarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:anexar, incluir, ...
  6. Chinese:附, 附上, ...
  7. Japanese:添付する, 馴染む, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْفَقَ, أَلْحَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְצָרֵף, לְהִתְקַשֵּׁר, ...
  10. Russian:прикреплять, присоединить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прикріплювати, додавати, ...
  12. Hindi:जोड़ना, अटैच करना, ...
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