Glued to Meaning in English

expression · lemma: glue to

US

ˈɡɫud/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

GLOOD too, GLOOD tuh, GLOOD ti

UK

ɡlˈuːd/ /tˈuː

gLOOD too

Definition

To be so interested in or focused on something (like a screen, book, or event) that you don't pay attention to anything else.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and figurative. Most often used for people focusing on screens (like 'glued to the TV'), but also for books, sports, etc. Not literal attachment. Common with 'be glued to' or 'have your eyes glued to'. Don't use for physical glue.

• Spanish: pegado a - enganchado a (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): colado em - grudado em (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): colado a - agarrado a (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 盯着 (比喻) - 粘在 (比喻)
• Chinese (Traditional): 盯著 (比喻) - 黏在 (比喻)
• Hindi: चिपका हुआ (figurado) - लगातार लगा हुआ
• Arabic: مُلصَق بـ - مثبّت على (مجازي)
• Bengali: মনোযোগী হওয়া - একদৃষ্টে তাকিয়ে থাকা
• Russian: приклеиться (к экрану) - не отрывать глаз (от чего-либо)
• Japanese: 釘付けになる - 夢中になる
• Vietnamese: dán mắt vào - chăm chú vào
• Korean: 시선을 고정하다 - 완전히 몰두하다
• Turkish: ekrana kilitlenmek - gözünü ayıramamak
• Urdu: نگاہیں جمائے رکھنا - پوری توجہ دینا
• Indonesian: dán mắt vào - chăm chú vào

Example Sentences

He was glued to the TV all night.

basic

The kids are glued to their phones.

basic

She was glued to her book for hours.

basic

Everyone was glued to the screen during the big game.

natural

I was so glued to my laptop, I didn't hear you come in.

natural

You'll find her glued to her tablet whenever there's a new episode out.

natural