English · Phrasal verb Attested

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.

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