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fasten
[fas-uhn, fah-suhn]
verb (used with object)
to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc.
to enclose securely, as a person or an animal (usually followed byin ).
to fasten a monkey in a cage.
to attach, associate, or connect.
to fasten a nickname on someone.
to direct (the eyes, thoughts, etc.) intently.
to fasten one's eyes on a speaker.
verb (used without object)
to become fast, fixed, or firm.
to close firmly or securely; lock.
This clasp won't fasten.
to take a firm hold; seize (usually followed by on orupon ).
to fasten on an idea.
to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on orupon ).
His gaze fastened on the jewels.
fasten
/ ˈɑːə /
verb
to make or become fast or secure
to make or become attached or joined
to close or become closed by fixing firmly in place, locking, etc
(tr; foll by in or up) to enclose or imprison
to cause (blame, a nickname, etc) to be attached (to); place (on) or impute (to)
to direct or be directed in a concentrated way; fix
he fastened his gaze on the girl
take firm hold (of)
Other 51Թ Forms
- refasten verb (used with object)
- well-fastened adjective
- ˈڲٱԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fasten1
Example Sentences
Raise your tray tables and your reclining seats, and fasten your seat belts.
The Irish government has always promised full cooperation with what is a UK statutory public inquiry and they would see this memorandum of understanding as copper fastening that.
In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?
When she started fastening his bow tie, she says she noticed his trousers were "partially lowered".
The result is an oversized denim work jacket fastened by frog buttons; long denim aprons, inspired by matriarch “Popo” Wendy Leon’s years in formal catering, also use denim and frog buttons.
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