Attaching: meaning, definitions and examples

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attaching

[ əˈtætʃɪŋ ]

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files

To fasten or join one thing to another, typically using a mechanism or material such as a clip, pin, or glue.

Synonyms

affix, connect, fix, secure

Examples of usage

Please make sure you are attaching the correct document to the email.
She attached the photo to the application form.
The report should be attached to the presentation slides.

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importance

To regard something as important or relevant and be able to relate to it.

Synonyms

assign, attribute, give importance to

Examples of usage

It is crucial to attach importance to the opinions of your team members.
She attaches great significance to environmental issues.
The teacher emphasized the need to attach value to education.

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email

A file that is sent along with an email.

Synonyms

add-on, attachment, enclosure

Examples of usage

The attaching of large files to emails can slow down the sending process.
Make sure the attaching of the document is completed before sending the email.

Translations

Translations of the word "attaching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anexar

juntar
adicionar

🇮🇳 संलग्न करना

🇩🇪 anhängen

befestigen
anfügen

🇮🇩 melampirkan

menyertakan
menambahkan

🇺🇦 додавати

приєднувати
прикріплювати

🇵🇱 załączać

dołączać
przyłączać

🇯🇵 添付する (tenpu suru)

🇫🇷 joindre

attacher
annexer

🇪🇸 adjuntar

anexar
añadir

🇹🇷 eklemek

🇰🇷 첨부하다 (cheombuhada)

🇸🇦 إرفاق (irfaq)

🇨🇿 připojit

přiložit
přidat

🇸🇰 pripojiť

priložiť
pridať

🇨🇳 附加 (fùjiā)

🇸🇮 priložiti

pripojiti
dodati

🇮🇸 festa við

🇰🇿 қосу

🇬🇪 მიერთება (mierteba)

🇦🇿 əlavə etmək

🇲🇽 adjuntar

anexar
añadir

Word origin

The word 'attaching' originated from the Middle English word 'attachen', which in turn came from Old French 'atachier', meaning 'fasten, fix'. The use of 'attaching' in the context of fastening objects together dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the word evolved to also include the concept of assigning importance or relevance to something. Today, 'attaching' is commonly used in various fields such as technology, communication, and everyday tasks.