Tack on Meaning in English
expression
ˈtæk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TAK-on
tˈæk/ /ˈɒn
TAK-on
Definition
To add something extra, often at the end or as an afterthought, especially something small or not originally planned.
Usage & Nuances
'Tack on' is informal and often suggests something added quickly or as an extra, not part of the original plan. Common in contexts like bills, meetings, or stories: 'tack on a fee', 'tack on an extra point'. More casual than 'append' or 'attach'.
Spanish: añadir - agregarPortuguese (BR): acrescentar - anexarPortuguese (PT): acrescentar - anexarChinese (Simplified): 附加 - 追加Chinese (Traditional): 附加 - 加上Hindi: जोड़ देना - साथ जोड़नाArabic: إضافة - إلحاقBengali: যোগ করা - বাড়তি যোগ করাRussian: добавить впридачу - приписать (что-то дополнительное)Japanese: 付け加える - おまけで加えるVietnamese: gắn thêm - bổ sung thêmKorean: 추가하다 - 덧붙이다Turkish: eklemek - sonradan eklemekUrdu: اضافہ کرنا (اضافی طور پر)Indonesian: menambahkan - menyisipkan (tambahan)
Example Sentences
They decided to tack on an extra fee to the bill.
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Can I tack on one more question before we finish?
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The teacher tacked on some homework at the last minute.
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They always tack on extra charges at that hotel.
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After everyone finished speaking, he tacked on his own opinion.
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If you tack on a few more tasks, I won't finish today.
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