Tack on
phrasal verb
To add something extra to something.
He decided to tack on an extra day to his vacation.
Often appears as...
- tack on extra
- tack on charges
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To append or adjoin.
The builder decided to tack on an extra room to the house.
phrasal verb
To include charges in addition to the base price.
The airline decided to tack on extra fees for luggage.
Often appears as...
- tack on surcharges
- tack on penalty
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
phrasal verb
To add something extra to something.
He decided to tack on an extra day to his vacation.
Often appears as...
- tack on extra
- tack on charges
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To append or adjoin.
The builder decided to tack on an extra room to the house.
phrasal verb
To include charges in addition to the base price.
The airline decided to tack on extra fees for luggage.
Often appears as...
- tack on surcharges
- tack on penalty
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Unexpected Addition
Use 'tack on' when something is added surprisingly or as an afterthought.
I finished the report, but my boss decided to tack on a summary page.
Pro Tip 2/2Slight Extension
'Tack on' often refers to a small or minor addition, not a major change.
Our trip was great, and we even managed to tack on a quick visit to the beach.
Pro Tip 1/2Unexpected Addition
Use 'tack on' when something is added surprisingly or as an afterthought.
I finished the report, but my boss decided to tack on a summary page.
Pro Tip 2/2Slight Extension
'Tack on' often refers to a small or minor addition, not a major change.
Our trip was great, and we even managed to tack on a quick visit to the beach.
Pro Tip 1/2Unexpected Addition
Use 'tack on' when something is added surprisingly or as an afterthought.
I finished the report, but my boss decided to tack on a summary page.
Pro Tip 2/2Slight Extension
'Tack on' often refers to a small or minor addition, not a major change.
Our trip was great, and we even managed to tack on a quick visit to the beach.
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