Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glom-onto
Phrasal Verb
/ɡlɒm ˈɒntuː/
Definition
To become attached to or to take hold of something, often implying an eagerness to adopt an idea or trend.
Examples
- Many students glommed onto the new teaching methods introduced in class.
- After hearing about the new smartphone, she quickly glommed onto the idea of buying it.
- He tends to glom onto every new trend that appears on social media.
Meaning
To grasp or seize something with enthusiasm, frequently referring to concepts or trends that one finds appealing or interesting.
Synonyms
- Latch onto
- Embrace
- Adopt
- Seize
