attach
gb/ətˈæt͡ʃ/ us/ətˈæt͡ʃ/
A2
Englanti
~ 2000
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Verbi
A2
action
1
Fasten or join something
To connect or join one thing to another so they stay together.
Käyttömalli:
to attach [something] to [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attach' with 'include' when talking about emails. 'Attach' means adding a separate file, not writing in the email body.
Synonyymit
fasten (Stresses securing something so it will not come loose.)
|
connect (More general; can refer to physical or non-physical links.)
Antonyymit
detach (Means to separate something that was joined or connected.)
Kollokaatiot
attach a file
|attach a photo
|attach a label
|attach importance
|attach a document
Teemat
daily life
|technology
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- Please attach the receipt to your expense report.
- She attached the photo to the email before sending it.
- The trailer is attached to the back of the truck.
- Attach the label to the package before shipping.
- He attached the hook to the wall for hanging coats.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Attach the picture to the email.
- Please attach the paper to the wall.
- I attach my name tag to my shirt.
- Can you attach the rope to the boat?
- Attach the sticker to the box.
Verbi
B2
action
2
Assign value or connection
To think that something has a certain value, quality, or meaning.
Käyttömalli:
to attach [importance/significance/blame] to [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may use 'attach' literally here when the meaning is abstract; context is needed to understand it is figurative.
Synonyymit
attribute (Formal; means to say that something is caused by or connected with something else.)
Antonyymit
ignore (Means not giving importance or attention to something.)
Kollokaatiot
attach importance
|attach significance
|attach blame
Teemat
emotions
|thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- We attach great importance to customer satisfaction.
- He attached no blame to her for the mistake.
- Some people attach too much value to appearances.
- The company attaches high priority to safety standards.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I attach great value to honesty.
- They attach no blame to you.
- We attach importance to education.
- She attaches meaning to this symbol.
Verbi
A2
action
3
Include a file with a message
To send a file together with an email or message.
Käyttömalli:
to attach [file/photo/document] to [email/message]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse 'attach' in emails with 'paste'; 'paste' means placing content in the message body, not as a separate file.
Synonyymit
enclose (Traditionally used for including something in physical mail; more formal.)
Antonyymit
omit (Means to leave something out when sending.)
Kollokaatiot
attach a file
|attach a document
|attach a photo
Teemat
technology
|communication
|work
Esimerkit
- Please remember to attach the file before you click send.
- She attached several photos to the message.
- I forgot to attach my résumé to the application email.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Please attach the photo to the email.
- I will attach my CV to this message.
- He attached a file for you.
Verbi
B2
action
4
Assign someone temporarily to a group
To send someone to work with another group for some time.
Käyttömalli:
to attach [someone] to [group/unit]
Synonyymit
assign (General term for giving someone work or responsibility; not necessarily temporary.)
Antonyymit
withdraw (Means to remove someone from an assignment.)
Kollokaatiot
attached to the embassy
|attached to the project team
Teemat
work
|military
|business
Esimerkit
- She was attached to the marketing team for six months.
- He was attached to the embassy as a translator.
- The officer was attached to the United Nations peacekeeping force.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He is attached to our team this month.
- She is attached to the school for training.
- The soldier was attached to another unit.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
attach
IPA
GB/ətˈæt͡ʃ/
US/ətˈæt͡ʃ/
Tavut ja painotus
at - tach (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tach)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: attach
- 3rd Person Singular: attaches
- Present Participle: attaching
- Past: attached
Sanaperhe
Forms
attaches
verb
attaching
verb
attached
verb
Core family
attachment
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
detachable
adjective
detachment
noun B2
Ilmaukset
attached file
1/ətˈæt͡ʃt fˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
File sent with an email/message
A document or picture sent together with an email or message.
Esimerkit
- Please see the attached file for details.
- The report is in the attached file.
be attached to
1/bˈi ətˈæt͡ʃt tə/
fixed phrase
Have an emotional bond with something/someone
To feel that you like someone or something very much and do not want to lose them.
Esimerkit
- She’s very attached to her grandmother and visits her every week.
- He became attached to the little dog during his stay.
attach importance to
1/ətˈæt͡ʃ ɪmpˈɔɹtəns tə/
fixed phrase
Consider something important
To think that something is important or has value.
Esimerkit
- We attach great importance to customer feedback.
- We attach great importance to honesty in our company.
- She attaches little importance to fashion trends.
- The teacher attaches importance to regular attendance.