Meaning of annex in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• An addition, an extension.

• An appendix to a book or document.

• An addition or extension to a building.

• An addition to the territory of a country or state, from a neighbouring country or state, normally by military force.

verb

• To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

  Example: The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome.

• To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.

  Example: to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt

• To join; to be united.