glued to

glue (something) to (something)

To use glue to adhere something to something else. Have you glued those pictures to the poster yet? The contractor is gluing the kitchen tiles to the plywood now. You can't just glue a bumper to the back of your car! You have to get a mechanic to fix it!

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glued to (someone or something)

1. Following or staying very close to someone, especially in an annoying or clingy way. We thought Sarah would love the freedom of running around the beach on her own, but she's been glued to us all day. I wasn't close with them in high school, but they were the only people I knew in the university, so I stayed glued to their group until I made some new friends of my own. You not going to endear yourself to your new teammates if you're glued to them at every social function.

2. Giving something one's complete attention, and ignoring everything else. He's been glued to that book for the entire camping trip. I wish he would take a break and enjoy the scenery. Conor's kids are always glued to the television. They don't even say hello when we come over. It annoys me so much when I try to talk to the kids, and they are totally glued to their phones.

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glued to someone or something

Fig. following someone everywhere; very close to or touching something. His little sister was glued to him all afternoon. Finally he sent her home.

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