attachment
gb/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/ us/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
A2
English
~ 4200
melléklet, csatolmány, kötődés, ragaszkodás, feltét, tartozék, lefoglalás, lefoglalási végzés
NOUN
A2
1
melléklet
B1
csatolmány
B2
Usage pattern:
send [something] as an attachment
Please check the attachment for the full report.
Kérlek, nézd meg a mellékletet; abban van a teljes jelentés.
I forgot to include the attachment in my last email.
Elfelejtettem csatolni a mellékletet az előző e-mailemhez.
The virus came from a suspicious email attachment.
She sent her resume as a PDF attachment.
The instructions are in the attachment below.
Learner examples
I sent the photo as an attachment.
Mellékletként küldtem el a fotót.
Please open the attachment to see the plan.
Kérlek, nyisd meg a mellékletet, hogy lásd a tervet.
He forgot to add the attachment.
There is a file in the attachment.
I will send you the form as an attachment.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attachment' (a file sent with an email) with 'link' (a web address). They are not the same.
Meaning
file sent with an email
Collocations
email attachment
|send attachment
|open attachment
|download attachment
|attach a file
Synonyms
enclosure (More common in postal mail; slightly more formal.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|business
|work
Definition
A file or picture you send with an email.
A separate file or document that is included and sent along with an email message.
NOUN
B1
2
kötődés
B2
ragaszkodás
B2
Usage pattern:
feel [an] attachment to [someone/something]
She has a deep attachment to her hometown.
Mély kötődés fűzi a szülővárosához.
Children often form strong attachments to their caregivers.
A gyerekekben gyakran erős kötődés alakul ki a gondozóik iránt.
His attachment to the old house made it hard to sell.
He felt an unexpected attachment to the stray dog.
The soldier's attachment to his comrades was unbreakable.
Learner examples
I have a strong attachment to my family.
Erősen kötődöm a családomhoz.
She feels an attachment to her school.
Kötődést érez az iskolája iránt.
The boy has an attachment to his toy.
He has an attachment to his dog.
They have an attachment to each other.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'attachment' (emotional) with 'commitment' (promise or duty). 'Attachment' is about feelings, not obligations.
Meaning
emotional bond or affection
Collocations
emotional attachment
|strong attachment
|develop attachment
|form an attachment
Synonyms
affection (Emphasizes warmth and fondness; often less intense than 'attachment'.)
Antonyms
detachment (Refers to emotional distance or lack of involvement.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong feeling of love or liking for a person, place, or thing.
A strong emotional feeling of care, love, or connection toward someone or something.
NOUN
B1
3
This vacuum cleaner comes with several attachments for different surfaces.
Ehhez a porszívóhoz több feltét is tartozik különböző felületekhez.
The drill has a sanding attachment for woodwork.
A fúrón van egy csiszolófeltét famunkához.
She bought a special camera attachment for close-up shots.
The blender’s whisk attachment is perfect for making cream.
We need the brush attachment to clean the carpet.
Learner examples
I use a brush attachment on my vacuum.
Kefés feltétet használok a porszívómon.
The drill has many attachments.
A fúróhoz sokféle feltét van.
This camera has a zoom attachment.
My blender has a whisk attachment.
The tool comes with two attachments.
Meaning
extra part for a device or tool
Collocations
vacuum cleaner attachment
|drill attachment
|camera attachment
Synonyms
accessory (Often used for decorative or functional additions; broader in scope.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An extra part you can add to a machine or tool to do a special job.
A separate part that can be connected to a machine, device, or tool to perform a specific function.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
lefoglalás
C1
The court issued an order of attachment against his assets.
A bíróság lefoglalási végzést adott ki a vagyontárgyaira.
Attachment of property is common in debt recovery cases.
A vagyon lefoglalása gyakori az adósságbehajtási ügyekben.
The company faced an attachment of its bank accounts.
Her lawyer tried to stop the attachment of her land.
The writ of attachment was delivered yesterday.
Learner examples
The court made an attachment of his car.
A bíróság elrendelte az autója lefoglalását.
Attachment of property happens if you do not pay debts.
A vagyon lefoglalására akkor kerülhet sor, ha valaki nem fizeti meg a tartozásait.
The bank got an order of attachment.
They stopped the attachment of his house.
Attachment is used to collect money owed.
Meaning
legal seizure of property
Collocations
order of attachment
|writ of attachment
Synonyms
seizure (General term for taking possession; not always legal context.)
Themes
law
|business
|finance
Definition
When the court takes someone's property because they owe money.
The legal process of taking control of someone's property by court order, usually to settle a debt.
Grammar
Dictionary form
attachment
IPA
GB/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
US/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
Syllables & stress
at - tach - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tach)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: attachment
- Plural: attachment, attachments
Word family
Forms
attachments
noun
Core family
attach
verb A2
attached
adjective
Related words
detachable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
detachment
noun B2
Expressions
email attachment
1/imˈeɪl ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
fixed phrase
file sent with email message
A file you send together with an email message.
Examples
- Please see the email attachment for details.
- I couldn't open the email attachment you sent me.
form an attachment
1/fˈɔɹm ən ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
fixed phrase
develop emotional connection
To start feeling love or liking for someone or something.
Examples
- She quickly formed an attachment to her new puppy.
- Children often form attachments at school.
order of attachment
1/ˈɔɹdɚ əv ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
court order to seize property
A paper from a court saying someone's property will be taken by law.
Examples
- The judge issued an order of attachment against his assets.
- An order of attachment was placed on the company's accounts.