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Definition of attachment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emailfile sent with an email
- Please find the attachment with the report.
2.
emotional bondstrong feeling of fondness or loyalty
- She has a deep attachment to her hometown.
3.
machinedevice added to a machine for extra functions
- The vacuum cleaner comes with several attachments.
4.
toolsact of connecting or fastening things
- The attachment of the parts was done carefully.
5.
legal seizurelegal process of seizing property
- The court ordered the attachment of his assets.
Images of attachment
device added to a machine for extra functions
Expressions with attachment
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file sent with an email
She sent the report as an email attachment.
develop a strong emotional bond
Over time, she began to form an attachment to her new puppy.
working temporarily in another department or organization
She is currently on attachment at the London office.
parenting style focused on strong emotional and physical closeness with child
Attachment parenting encourages parents to keep their baby close.
device fixed to a tap or shower to spray water for washing
We bought a shower attachment so the kids can rinse their hair easily.
legal document ordering the seizure of property
The court issued a writ of attachment against his assets.
court order for employers to deduct wages for debts
She received an attachment of earnings from the court.
court instruction to seize or freeze property to pay a debt
The company applied for an attachment order over his bank account.
therapy for treating attachment problems in children
Attachment therapy is used for children with attachment issues.
hardware interface connecting network devices
The attachment unit interface connects the computer to the network.
Origin of attachment
Latin, attachare (to fasten)
Terms with attachment included in their meaning
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emotional attachment
emotionally attached or very fond of someone
freedom
released from physical attachment or connection
attachment
be attached to something by a point
attachment
attach something to a surface using a pin
attachment
attach with a pin
attachment
attach something using a pin for display
vehicle attachment
frame attached to the roof of a vehicle for carrying luggage
email attachment
look at the file or document included with this message
attachment
attach or affix something to another surface
craft
piece of adhesive material for attachment or decoration
attachment
hang something from somewhere
temporary attachment
attach temporarily using tacks or pins
watch attachment
band that attaches a watch to the wrist
automotive
outer part of a wheel for tire attachment
emotion
showing excessive emotional attachment
emotional attachment
deeply cared about or cherished
physical attachment
join or attach something to another
physical attachment
physically attached with glue or paste
attachment
attach something using a hinge
physical attachment
attached with a hinge for movement
attachment
attach or secure using a hook
attachment feature
strip with magnetic properties used for attachment
attachment
fastened or secured with a pin
relationship
sexual activity without commitment or emotional attachment
Examples of attachment in a sentence
The attachment contains the necessary forms. His attachment to his childhood toys was evident. The attachment between the two friends was unbreakable. The blender's attachment can be used for chopping. He bought a new attachment for the drill. Proper attachment of the bracket prevents slipping.
The manual explains the attachment of the cable to the wall. The lawyer filed for attachment of the property. Attachment of the debtor's accounts was necessary.
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- French:pièce jointe, attachement, ...
- German:Anhang, Verbundenheit, ...
- Italian:allegato, attaccamento, ...
- Spanish:adjunto, apego, ...
- Portuguese:anexo, apego, ...
- Chinese:附件, 依恋, ...
- Japanese:添付ファイル, 愛着, ...
- Arabic:مُرْفَق, تَعَلُّق, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹבֶץ מְצוֹרָף, הִיקָּשְׁרוּת, ...
- Russian:вложение, привязанность, ...
- Ukrainian:вкладення, прихильність, ...
- Hindi:संलग्नक, लगाव, ...
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