attach

/ə'tætʃ/
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attach

The spider's thread attached to the window sill.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To fasten, join, or connect one thing to another: To physically secure or link an object to something else.
    • To associate or connect in thought, feeling, or function: To attribute a quality, condition, or significance to something or someone.
    • To assign or appoint to a group or task: To join or affiliate someone with an organization, unit, or duty.
    • (Legal) To take or seize property by legal authority: To legally confiscate or take possession of assets.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To be connected or belong to: To be a natural or inherent part of something; to come with or be associated with.
Usage Examples

  • Verb (transitive):

    • Please attach the file to your email. (Fasten/join)
    • She is deeply attached to her childhood home. (Associated in feeling)
    • The manager will attach a new intern to our team. (Assign/affiliate)
    • The court ordered to attach the debtor's bank account. (Legally seize)

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • Great responsibility attaches to this leadership role. (Belongs to/is inherent in)
Advanced Usage

  • "to attach importance/significance/value to something": To consider something important or valuable.

    • The company attaches great importance to customer feedback.

  • "to attach oneself to": To join or follow a person, group, or cause, often closely.

    • The young reporter attached herself to the campaign to cover the story.

  • "to attach a condition to something": To make something dependent on a specific requirement.

    • The bank approved the loan but attached several conditions.
Variants and Related Words

  • Attachable (adj): Capable of being attached.

    • The device comes with an attachable strap.

  • Attachment (n):

    • The act of attaching or the state of being attached.
      • The attachment of the trailer to the car was quick.
    • A feeling of affection or loyalty.
      • She felt a strong attachment to her mentor.
    • A computer file sent with an email.
      • Please open the email attachment.

  • Detach (v): The opposite action; to separate or remove something that is attached.

Synonyms
  • Fasten: To close or join securely.
  • Affix: To stick or attach, especially physically.
  • Connect: To bring together or link.
  • Assign: To designate for a specific purpose.
  • Confiscate: To seize by authority (legal sense).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Attach to: This is the fundamental structure, not a separable phrasal verb. It means to connect or associate with.
    • Several benefits attach to this position. (Intransitive)
    • You must attach the cable to the port. (Transitive)
Related Idioms

  • No strings attached: Without any special conditions or obligations.

    • They offered their help with no strings attached.

  • Attached at the hip: (Informal) Used to describe two people who are always together or very close.

    • Ever since they met, they've been attached at the hip.
attach

The spider's thread attached to the window sill.

Verb
  1. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
    • The FBI seized the drugs
    • The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment
    • The police confiscated the stolen artwork
  2. create social or emotional ties
    • The grandparents want to bond with the child
  3. become attached
    • The spider's thread attached to the window sill
  4. be attached; be in contact with
  5. cause to be attached

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