Be glued to something Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Attention Indicator Shows deep interest or fascination, often in media or entertainment. During the movie premiere, fans were glued to the screen. Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Expression Used in casual conversation, not for formal writing. I was glued to my phone all evening. Pro Tip 3/3Possibility of Neglect Implies potential neglect of surroundings or duties due to the attention given to something. He was glued to the video game, ignoring his chores.