Tag onto
verb
To join or attach something or someone to something.
She decided to tag onto our group for the city tour.

Often appears as...
- tag onto a group
- tag onto a tour
verb
To add something as an extra part or feature to something else.
She decided to tag her research article onto her application to add more merit.

Often appears as...
- tag onto an application
- tag onto a project
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To join or attach something or someone to something.
She decided to tag onto our group for the city tour.

Often appears as...
- tag onto a group
- tag onto a tour
verb
To add something as an extra part or feature to something else.
She decided to tag her research article onto her application to add more merit.

Often appears as...
- tag onto an application
- tag onto a project
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

Attach Physically
Use 'tag onto' when referring to physically joining something to another thing.

He decided to tag onto the main cable a smaller one for the new screen.
Social Inclusion
'Tag onto' can express someone joining a group in a social setting.

Can I tag onto your table? Everywhere else is full.
Casual Invitation
It's used informally to mean someone is invited casually or without planning.

You're heading to the beach? Mind if I tag onto you guys?
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