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to reaffix

to reaffix

7.2
Attach something again after it comes loose or is removed
  • verb
  • /ˌriːəˈfɪks/
translation icon : reafirmar
  • He carefully reaffixed the poster to the wall using new tape.

Examples

  • Please reaffix the label to the box.

  • After checking the address, she reaffixed the stamp to the envelope.

  • The technician had to reaffix the warning label that had peeled off the machine.

  • I need to reaffix the mirror to the wall.

  • To repair the broken shelf, you need to reaffix the bracket with screws.

  • After the storm, we had to reaffix the loose shingles on the roof.

  • The technician will reaffix the wires to ensure everything is connected properly.

Synonyms

to attach
vsto reaffix
459 2.5

To join or fasten one thing to another so they stay together

is the repeated action of fastening after removal or loosening
to fix
vsto reaffix
218 1.0

To attach something firmly so it does not move

refers specifically to securing again after it previously loosened or detached
to reattach
vsto reaffix
22 3.7

Fasten something again after it comes loose

is used for fastening back in place rather than making a new connection
to affix
vsto reaffix
18 5.0

To attach something to another thing by sticking or fastening it

emphasizes reattaching after detachment rather than initial sticking
to rehang
vsto reaffix
2 4.0

Put something back on a wall or hook after taking it down

is about fastening again generally rather than only replacing on a support
to restitch
vsto reaffix
1 4.1

To sew a seam again to fix it when it comes apart

is broader and includes all ways of fastening again, not only sewing
to relink
vsto reaffix
1 4.1

To connect something again after it was disconnected, for example a cable or account

is about fastening back to a place, not primarily making links
to retape
vsto reaffix
1 4.2

Put tape on something again to hold it together

is broader reattachment after loosening, not limited to tape
to remount
vsto reaffix
1 6.5

To put a part back in place after it was removed

focuses on reattaching rather than the full process of repositioning
to refasten
vsto reaffix
1 3.6

To attach something again so it stays in place

is the specific act of attaching after detachment rather than first fixing
to relace
vsto reaffix
1 7.3

Put shoe strings back through the holes of boots or shoes again so they fit

is broader reattachment and not confined to cord threading methods
to resew
vsto reaffix
1 6.0

To sew something again after it comes loose

refers to reattaching by any method, not only sewing repairs
to recouple
vsto reaffix
1 5.6

Connect parts again after they have been separated

tends to mean fastening an item back in place rather than coupling parts
to repin
vsto reaffix
7.7

To attach something again with a small metal pin

uses general reattachment without relying on that specific small fastener
to reclasp
vsto reaffix
7.9

To fasten a strap or chain again so it stays closed

is a broader reattachment action not limited to clasp use
to rebuckle
vsto reaffix
6.3

Fasten something again with a strap that clicks closed

covers any method of attaching again, not only buckles
to rebutton
vsto reaffix
4.3

To fasten buttons again after they come undone

applies to attaching again generally, not only for clothing fasteners
to reknotted
vsto reaffix
5.8

To tie something into a knot again after it becomes loose

means reattaching in general, not specifically forming knots
to reglue
vsto reaffix
3.3

Stick something back together using a sticky material

covers reattachment by any method, not restricted to adhesive use
to repaste
vsto reaffix
9.0

Stick a poster or label back onto a surface with glue when it falls off

is the general act of fastening again regardless of adhesive use
to rehinge
vsto reaffix
8.3

To attach new hinges to something that had them before

is broader and includes refastening by any method, not only supports

Antonyms

to detach
16 3.9

To take something off from what it is connected to

How Secure

to anchor
51 3.4
to bolt
34 2.8
to secure
347 3.3
to reaffix
7.2
to attach
459 2.5
set
23 3.4
to place
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

reaffix infinitive
reaffixed past
reaffixed past participle
reaffixing present participle
reaffixes third person singular

Morphology

reaffix = affix (transparent) = re + affix

This is a regular and easily interpretable use of 're-' meaning 'again' added to the verb 'affix'.

Etymology

The word reaffix comes from the prefix re- meaning 'again' and the part affix meaning 'to attach', the same part you see in the word fix. So, to reaffix something is to attach or fasten it again, like putting a stamp back on an envelope.