26984 words

attaches

11 definitions • 14 examples
1
to fasten, join, or connect something:

Examples:

attach something to something I attached a photo to my application form.
Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer.
In the UK , packets of cigarettes come with a government health warning attached to them (= on them).
I attach (= am sending, usually with a letter) a copy of our latest report.
2
to join a file such as a document, picture, or computer program, to an email
3
to officially take someone's money or the things that they own, or to arrest someone, usually because that person has failed to pay money that is owed
4
to fasten or fix something in position, esp. in relation to something else:

Examples:

You attach this device to your windshield, and it sends a signal that opens the garage door.
5
To attach a particular quality to something is to consider it to have that quality:

Examples:

If you attach a negative label to a group, you can then treat all the members of that group badly.
6
to fasten or join one thing to something else:

Examples:

attach sth to sth I attached a note to the report and left it in his office.
7
to connect a piece of computer equipment to another:

Examples:

attach sth to sth Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer.
The client software can be stored on one central computer that is attached to the network.
8
to send a document, picture, etc. with an email or letter:

Examples:

I attach a copy of this month's report which includes figures for the last quarter.
9
if someone is attached to a department or company, they are sent to work there temporarily for a particular purpose:

Examples:

Tom was attached to the Marketing Department for six months.
10
to include something, or to make something a part of something:

Examples:

attach sth to sth There were strict conditions attached to the settlement.
I need to be certain that there are no risks attached to this decision.
11
to take someone's property or money by law to help pay their debts:

Examples:

The county may have the right to attach property to satisfy a tax debt.

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