snap to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To suddenly give someone one's full attention.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There was a young woman in the shop, a rather massively built young woman with muscular calves and a deep chest. She was pointing out the seat of her bicycle to Oscar, who was saying "Uh-huh" and looking more at her than at anything else "It's just a little too far forward […]" Oscar repeated, "Uh-h
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “snap to” mean?
To suddenly give someone one's full attention.
Is “snap to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.