Attaching Meaning in English
word · lemma: attach
əˈtætʃɪŋ
uh-TATCH-ing
ɐtˈætʃɪŋ
uh-TATCH-ing
Definition
The act of joining or fastening something to something else, often by sticking, tying, or including it. Also used for adding files to emails or messages.
Usage & Nuances
Often used when sending emails ('attaching a file'). Collocations include 'attaching documents', 'attaching a photo', 'attaching importance'. 'Attaching' can mean both physical (paperclip) and digital (email) connections. Not to be confused with 'attacking.'
Spanish: adjuntando - pegando - uniendoPortuguese (BR): anexando - fixando - prendendoPortuguese (PT): anexando - fixando - prendendoChinese (Simplified): 附加 - 附上 - 连接Chinese (Traditional): 附加 - 附上 - 連接Hindi: संलग्न करना - जोड़नाArabic: إرفاق - تثبيت - إلحاقBengali: সংযুক্ত করা - লাগিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: прикрепление - присоединениеJapanese: 添付すること - 取り付けることVietnamese: đính kèm - gắn vàoKorean: 첨부하기 - 붙이기Turkish: ekleme - iliştirmeUrdu: منسلک کرنا - جوڑناIndonesian: melampirkan - memasang
Example Sentences
I am attaching my resume to the email.
basic
She is attaching a photo to the wall.
basic
He is attaching a note to the package.
basic
I'm attaching the document you asked for.
natural
By attaching this receipt, you can claim your expenses.
natural
Sorry, I’m attaching the wrong file—let me resend it.
natural