belong to (someone or something)

belong to (someone or something)

1. To be a member of something, such as a team or club. My daughter belongs to the debate team at school. I belong to the gym on Main Street if you ever want to come work out with me.

2. To be someone's possession. No, that coat belongs to Rachel—mine has a hood. Who do these headphones belong to?

See also: belong

belong to someone or something

to be owned by someone or something. This one belongs to me. This desk belongs to the company. You can't take it home!

See also: belong