The meaning of Annex

noun

The action or process of adding something to something else.

Usage examples:

The hotel has been extended with the addition of more rooms

noun

The process of calculating the total of a group of numbers

Usage examples:

[ u ] we learn addition and subtraction in first and second grade., [ c ] harold is the newest addi…

noun

Something extra that is added to something

Usage examples:

An addition to sth the company provides a compensation package which amounts to an addition to the …

noun

A building joined to or associated with a main building, providing additional space or accommodation.

Usage examples:

The school's one-storey wooden annex

verb

Add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document.

Usage examples:

The first ten amendments were annexed to the constitution in 1791

verb

Add (territory) to one's own territory by appropriation.

Usage examples:

The left bank of the rhine was annexed by france in 1797

adjective

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Usage examples:

This isn't the appropriate time or place

verb

Take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

Usage examples:

The accused had appropriated the property

Suitable for a particular person, place, or situation

verb

Take or claim (something) without justification.

Usage examples:

They arrogate to themselves the ability to divine the nation's true interests

verb

To take something without having the right to do so

Usage examples:

They arrogate to themselves the power to punish people.

verb

Overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force.

Usage examples:

He conquered cyprus

verb

To defeat an enemy, or to take control or possession of a foreign land

Usage examples:

I felt like i had conquered the world., students have to conquer their initial shyness., the conque…

noun

A former measure of length (equivalent to six hand breadths) used mainly for textiles, locally variable but typically about 45 inches in england and 37 inches in scotland.

Usage examples:

Accordingly, edinburgh would keep the ell for linear measure, linlithgow the firlot for dry measure…

noun

Something that is l-shaped or that creates an l shape.

Usage examples:

1820 brick federal colonial featuring clapboard ell

verb

(of the state or an authority) take (property) from its owner for public use or benefit.

Usage examples:

Their assets were expropriated by the government

verb

To take and keep money or property belonging to someone else

verb

If a government expropriates property, it takes it for public use, sometimes without payment to the owner

Usage examples:

The new regime wiped out organized crime and vice, expropriated factories and built new ones, setti…

noun

A part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.

Usage examples:

The railway's southern extension

noun

Any of two or more telephones in the same house that share the same number

Usage examples:

We have an extension in our bedroom., a contract extension, i applied for an extension to my visa.,…

noun

An increase in the period of time during which something is effective

Usage examples:

Grant/offer/receive an extension when it failed to meet the deadline, the company was granted an ex…

noun

A group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

Usage examples:

The entire garrison was mustered on the parade ground

verb

Provide (a place) with a group of troops.

Usage examples:

Air reconnaissance showed the germans had not garrisoned the island

noun

A group of soldiers living in or defending a town or building, or the buildings that the soldiers live in

verb

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Usage examples:

The rented flat she occupies in hampstead

verb

Live in (a certain place)

verb

(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control or possession of a place

Usage examples:

Nationalist forces now occupy more than 70% of the country., a large couch occupies most of the spa…

verb

Take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Usage examples:

She jumped up and seized his arm

verb

Take hold of; grab

verb

To take something quickly and hold it

Usage examples:

He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd., fig. while she was distracted, i seized the oppor…

verb

Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Usage examples:

Richard usurped the throne

verb

To take power or control of something by force or without the right to do so

Usage examples:

Some senators fear the organization will usurp congressional power.

noun

(in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.

Usage examples:

Besides having forelimbs that resemble the wings of modern birds, the animal sported long feathers …

verb

Travel on wings or by aircraft; fly.

Usage examples:

George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the royal air force