Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tack-on

verb
/ˈtækˌɒn/
Definition
To add something to an existing entity or process, typically in a way that may seem extraneous or unnecessary.
Examples
  • She decided to tack-on a few additional features to the software program.
  • The company will tack-on a small fee for late submissions.
  • We can tack-on a short meeting after the main event.
Meaning
The term suggests the action of attaching or adding something to another thing, often without it being a core part or essential to the original.
Synonyms
  • add
  • append
  • attach
  • include