Attacher

An 'attacher' is a person or thing that connects, fastens, joins, or secures one thing to another. This can involve physical connection, such as adhering objects together with glue, or more abstract links, like the attachment of a concept to a memory. The term emphasizes the action of making something stick, be bound, or become affiliated. The function can range from simple, like clipping a document, to complex, such as integrating a complex system module, the core of which is the function of creating a connection. Its role often suggests the act of creating an ongoing association or bond.

Attacher meaning with examples

• The skilled technician, an expert 'attacher', carefully connected the fragile optical fibers, ensuring a stable internet connection. He used precise tools and techniques to guarantee the two pieces were joined and bonded. Failure of the 'attacher' could mean the failure of the whole system and the loss of many clients.
• As a creative 'attacher', the artist carefully applied the mosaic tiles to the wooden base, one by one, forming intricate patterns that were permanent, each small piece bonded to the background. It took much time, but it was with care, to ensure the tiles would not fall from the surface of the background which was the foundation to which they were bonded.
• The software developer acted as the 'attacher' of the new modules into the existing program. Her skill in creating a cohesive system, that bound the various parts together was vital for the new system's success. Her job was to weave a functional unit from various components that would seamlessly interact with each other, to create the finished product.
• The marketing team, acting as the 'attachers', linked the company's new product to positive customer experiences, building brand loyalty. The company's goal was to make the new product seem indispensable to the customer, so that they bonded with it and stayed with it.