kleben — meaning in English

English meaning

• adhere verb To stick firmly to a surface.
• cleave verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
• glue noun A sticky substance used to join things together.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

kleben is used for these senses in English:

• adhere (intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
• cleave (intransitive, rare) Followed by to or unto: to adhere, cling, or stick fast to something.
• glue (transitive) To join or attach something using glue.
• stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.
• stick (transitive, slang, dated) To impose upon; to compel to pay; sometimes, to cheat.

adhere — full definition

1. verb To stick firmly to a surface.
2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, plan, or belief.

cleave — full definition

1. verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
2. verb To stick closely or stay loyal to something, especially a belief, plan, or person (an older, more formal use).

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