To attach
Example: He attaches the file to the email before sending
Definition
"To attach" means to fasten, join, or connect something to another object, often physically or electronically. For example, in the phrase 'He attaches the file to the email before sending,' it refers to linking the file so it becomes part of the email message.
Etymology
The word "to attach" comes from the Old French 'atachier,' meaning to fasten or bind. This, in turn, originates from the Late Latin 'attachiare,' influenced by the Latin 'attachare,' which means to bind or tie. Did you know? The idea of physically tying or fastening something is reflected in its history, which has evolved into modern uses such as attaching files digitally.
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"To attach" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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