Tack onto
verb
To add something extra to something else, usually as an afterthought or without its being an original part.
He decided to tack onto his proposal a request for additional funding.
Often appears as...
- tack onto a message
- tack onto a proposal
verb
To join or combine something to something else, especially in a way that seems unsuitable or not well thought out.
They tacked a ridiculous clause onto the contract at the last moment.
Often appears as...
- tack onto a contract
- tack onto an agreement
verb
To add or fix something as an appendage to something else, often incongruously or ineffectually.
They decided to tack onto the bill a dozen unrelated amendments.
Often appears as...
- tack onto the bill
- tack onto the report
verb
To add something extra to something else, usually as an afterthought or without its being an original part.
He decided to tack onto his proposal a request for additional funding.
Often appears as...
- tack onto a message
- tack onto a proposal
verb
To join or combine something to something else, especially in a way that seems unsuitable or not well thought out.
They tacked a ridiculous clause onto the contract at the last moment.
Often appears as...
- tack onto a contract
- tack onto an agreement
verb
To add or fix something as an appendage to something else, often incongruously or ineffectually.
They decided to tack onto the bill a dozen unrelated amendments.
Often appears as...
- tack onto the bill
- tack onto the report
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Additions
Use 'tack onto' to describe something added surprisingly or as a last-minute thought.
The teacher tacked onto the homework an extra essay.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Integral Parts
'Tack onto' implies the added part was not originally considered integral to the item.
He just tacked his signature onto the document without reading.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Informal
'Tack onto' can seem casual and might be less suitable in strictly formal contexts.
Just tack onto the email any thoughts you have.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Additions
Use 'tack onto' to describe something added surprisingly or as a last-minute thought.
The teacher tacked onto the homework an extra essay.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Integral Parts
'Tack onto' implies the added part was not originally considered integral to the item.
He just tacked his signature onto the document without reading.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Informal
'Tack onto' can seem casual and might be less suitable in strictly formal contexts.
Just tack onto the email any thoughts you have.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Additions
Use 'tack onto' to describe something added surprisingly or as a last-minute thought.
The teacher tacked onto the homework an extra essay.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Integral Parts
'Tack onto' implies the added part was not originally considered integral to the item.
He just tacked his signature onto the document without reading.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Informal
'Tack onto' can seem casual and might be less suitable in strictly formal contexts.
Just tack onto the email any thoughts you have.
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