annex — to take possession of (a territory) and incorporate it into a state or organization
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take possession of (a territory) and incorporate it into a state or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈneks/
Korean meaning: 병합하다, 합병하다, 첨부하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**넥**스
Example Sentences
- The coffee shop decided to annex the empty store next door to expand their seating area.
- My neighbor seems to think he can annex my parking spot just because he bought a bigger car.
- The university built a new annex to accommodate the growing number of students.
annex
VERB//əˈneks//
to take possession of (a territory) and incorporate it into a state or organization
a victorious king in royal robes plants his kingdom's flag into the ground of newly conquered territory. He gestures confidently toward the land that now belongs to his expanding empire. The defeated ruler kneels nearby, formally surrendering his small territory to the larger kingdom. Royal guards march forward carrying the conquering king's banners to mark the new boundaries. Local villagers watch from the sidelines as their homeland officially becomes part of the larger empire. Knights on horseback patrol the area to secure the newly acquired land. one territory being taken and incorporated into a larger state organization
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'annectere' meaning 'to bind to' or 'to connect.' The word literally described the act of tying or joining something to another thing.
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📝Examples
“The coffee shop decided to annex the empty store next door to expand their seating area.”
“My neighbor seems to think he can annex my parking spot just because he bought a bigger car.”
“The university built a new annex to accommodate the growing number of students.”
“Don't forget to annex the receipt to your expense report, or accounting will have your head!”
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