Stick on Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
STIK-awn or STIK-ahn
stˈɪk/ /ˈɒn
STIK-on
Definition
To attach something onto a surface using glue, tape, or something sticky. It can also mean adding or including something extra.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; common with craft or daily objects ('stick on a label', 'stick on a bandage'). Not the same as 'stick to', which means to follow strictly or stay attached. Also used for adding something quickly or temporarily.
Spanish: pegar - adherirPortuguese (BR): colar - grudarPortuguese (PT): colar - pegarChinese (Simplified): 粘上 - 贴上Chinese (Traditional): 黏上 - 貼上Hindi: चिपकानाArabic: يلصقBengali: লেগে থাকা - লাগিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: приклеить - налепитьJapanese: 貼る - くっつけるVietnamese: dán lên - gắn vàoKorean: 붙이다 - 붙여 놓다Turkish: yapıştırmakUrdu: چپکاناIndonesian: menempelkan - tempelkan
Example Sentences
Please stick on this label to your bag.
basic
You can stick on a bandage if you cut your finger.
basic
He likes to stick on stickers to his notebook.
basic
Just stick on a smile and go to the party.
natural
Can you stick on some music while we work?
natural
He tried to stick on an excuse, but nobody believed him.
natural