Pronunciation: /tæk ɒn/

Definitions of tack on

verb to add something extra or additional to something else

Example Sentences

A1 I need to tack on an extra page to my report.

A2 She decided to tack on a few more toppings to her pizza.

B1 The company will tack on additional fees if you cancel your reservation last minute.

B2 The project manager suggested we tack on a new feature to the software.

C1 The government plans to tack on new regulations to the existing law.

C2 The artist decided to tack on an additional exhibit to the art show.

preposition to attach or fasten something onto something else

Example Sentences

A1 I need to tack on an extra page to my report.

A2 She decided to tack on a few more decorations to the party.

B1 The company will tack on additional fees for late payments.

B2 The professor asked us to tack on a conclusion to our research paper.

C1 The director wanted to tack on a new scene to the movie before its release.

C2 The chef decided to tack on a special dessert to the menu for the evening.

Examples of tack on in a Sentence

formal The company decided to tack on an additional fee for late payments.

informal I hate when they tack on extra charges at the last minute.

slang They always try to tack on some hidden costs when you least expect it.

figurative She tried to tack on a smile, but her eyes gave away her true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of tack on

past tense

tacked on

plural

tack on

comparative

more tack on

superlative

most tack on

present tense

tacks on

future tense

will tack on

perfect tense

have tacked on

continuous tense

is tacking on

singular

tack on

positive degree

tack on

infinitive

to tack on

gerund

tacking on

participle

tacking on

Origin and Evolution of tack on

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'tack on' originates from the nautical term 'tack', which refers to changing the direction of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tack on' has evolved to mean adding something extra or additional to something already existing.