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tag on

B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words

Put something extra on the end of something that's almost finished

Literal meaning: To attach a tag (label) onto something — partially literal.

Meanings

1 B2 informal

To add something extra at the end of something, especially as an afterthought

"He tagged on a brief apology at the end of his speech, but it didn't sound sincere."

Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral

To attach a label or tag to something

"The warehouse worker tagged on a price label to each item before it went onto the shelf."

Grammar: separable
3 B1 neutral

(Transit, Australian/British English) To begin a journey by touching a travel card on a reader when boarding a bus or train

"Remember to tag on when you board — inspectors do check."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Often used when the addition seems minor or like an afterthought. Similar in use to 'tack on'. Can also literally mean to attach a tag (label) to something.

Commonly used with

sentence clause fee condition label note

Forms

Base
tag on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tags on
he/she/it
Past simple
taged on
yesterday
Past participle
taged on
have + pp
-ing form
taging on
continuous

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