Verbs for Attachment

to repair something that is broken

He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues.

to join two or more things together

The electrician will connect the wires to establish the electrical circuit.

to link together, creating connections or relationships between different parts

The new computer system aims to interconnect various departments for seamless data sharing.

to fit or lock together securely, keeping things in a stable or connected position

The gears interlock, ensuring the smooth operation of the machinery.

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting.

a building later added to a main building in order to provide more space

The school built an annex to accommodate the growing number of students.

to become a member of a group, club, organization, etc.

After moving to a new city, he joined a local sports club.

to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things

The bridge links the island to the mainland, providing a route for vehicles and pedestrians.

a number of interconnected electronic devices such as computers that form a system so that data can be shared

The company upgraded its computer network to improve communication among employees.

to link or connect someone or something to another device or system

We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort

After months of negotiations, they finally secured a contract with the new client.

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

The artist decided to embed colorful gems into the sculpture to add a touch of sparkle.

to come together and form a single entity

The rivers unite at the confluence to form a larger waterway.

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

He carefully welded the steel beams to create a sturdy frame.

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

I need to stick this photo to the page of my scrapbook.

to firmly stick to something

The label should adhere securely to the package for clear identification.

a substance that is used to stick things to each other

She applied glue to the edges of the paper to create a scrapbook.

a thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded

The engineer carefully spliced the tape to edit out any mistakes in the recording.

to join fabric or material by using a needle and thread

I will stitch the torn fabric to repair the dress.

sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

to stick or put something such as tag or marker, with a little information written on it, on an object

I will label the boxes with their contents for easy unpacking.

to securely attach a small piece of identification or information to an item

I will tag the suitcase with my name and contact information before the flight.

to join things together into one

The school plans to unify its two campuses next year.

a link that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

The covalent bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule.