Be glued to something
verb
To watch or look at something with full attention.
She was glued to the TV as the news of the accident was reported.
Often appears as...
- glued to the tv
- glued to the screen
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To be stuck or fixed to something literally.
The child's hand was glued to the candy jar and he couldn't remove it.
Often appears as...
- glued to a surface
- glued to an object
verb
To be focused on one task with extreme concentration.
He was glued to his project, refusing to leave until it was perfect.
Often appears as...
- glued to a task
- glued to work
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To watch or look at something with full attention.
She was glued to the TV as the news of the accident was reported.
Often appears as...
- glued to the tv
- glued to the screen
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To be stuck or fixed to something literally.
The child's hand was glued to the candy jar and he couldn't remove it.
Often appears as...
- glued to a surface
- glued to an object
verb
To be focused on one task with extreme concentration.
He was glued to his project, refusing to leave until it was perfect.
Often appears as...
- glued to a task
- glued to work
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Indicator
Shows deep interest or fascination, often in media or entertainment.
During the movie premiere, fans were glued to the screen.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Expression
Used in casual conversation, not for formal writing.
I was glued to my phone all evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibility of Neglect
Implies potential neglect of surroundings or duties due to the attention given to something.
He was glued to the video game, ignoring his chores.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Indicator
Shows deep interest or fascination, often in media or entertainment.
During the movie premiere, fans were glued to the screen.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Expression
Used in casual conversation, not for formal writing.
I was glued to my phone all evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibility of Neglect
Implies potential neglect of surroundings or duties due to the attention given to something.
He was glued to the video game, ignoring his chores.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Indicator
Shows deep interest or fascination, often in media or entertainment.
During the movie premiere, fans were glued to the screen.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Expression
Used in casual conversation, not for formal writing.
I was glued to my phone all evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibility of Neglect
Implies potential neglect of surroundings or duties due to the attention given to something.
He was glued to the video game, ignoring his chores.
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