fasten
to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
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 by in): 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.
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 or upon): to fasten on an idea.
to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on or upon): His gaze fastened on the jewels.
Origin of fasten
1Other words for fasten
Other words from fasten
- re·fas·ten, verb (used with object)
- well-fastened, adjective
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How to use fasten in a sentence
I then removed the pads from the hinge and fastened them in place using the supplied screws.
Build your own door and ascend to a higher level of DIY | Courtney Starr | November 20, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIn-ear models sport a design akin to earplugs and are the most lightweight and compact option, while around-ear models utilize some type of fastening design to secure themselves to the outer edge of the user’s ear.
Best wireless earbuds: Five things to consider | PopSci Commerce Team | October 30, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe included detachable strap allows you to securely fasten the speaker to backpacks, tote bags, bikes, and more, and the speaker’s small three-inch diameter keeps it well out of the way and doesn’t add unnecessary bulk to your belongings.
Bluetooth speakers that make great gifts | PopSci Commerce Team | October 27, 2020 | Popular-ScienceBlocks can also be fastened together to accommodate different party sizes.
What might COVID winter dining look like? IDEO and Chicago have some out-there ideas | Brett Haensel | October 9, 2020 | FortuneA more comfortable solution for wearing a fixed-blade knife along with a backpack may be to fasten the knife to the pack using a Kydex sheath.
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Knife | Wes Siler | September 3, 2020 | Outside Online
She checks the buttons to make sure that they are all tightly fastened.
Luckily for us, Mr. Hennessey had been attempting to document his bike trip with a helmet-fastened GoPro camera.
Viral Video of the Day: Attempted Robbery Caught on Helmet Cam | Jack Holmes | September 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe had on a blue boy-coat, and to the right lapel was fastened a three-inch red cloth 9, Howe's number.
He had a pleasantly jowly face, punctuated by a brushy mustache under his fleshy nose, his pants always fastened to suspenders.
Brunello’s King Lear: Gianfranco Soldera Reflects on the Attack on His Wine | Alice Feiring | December 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAristide replaced the baby, and with a complicated arrangement of string fastened it securely to the seat.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeOne child between three and four was convulsed at the sight of his baby bib fastened round the neck of his bearded sire.
Children's Ways | James SullyHer eye fastened on a circular portion of the wall-paper pattern, and she felt that the whole room was revolving about her.
Hilda Lessways | Arnold BennettSome of the soldiers secured the porter from creating an alarm; and the rest filling the hall, fastened the door.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThe rein was fastened to a piece of split rattan drawn through the animal's nose.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin | Mary Hazelton Wade
British Dictionary definitions for fasten
/ (ˈfɑːsən) /
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
(tr usually foll by on) to cause (blame, a nickname, etc) to be attached (to); place (on) or impute (to)
(usually foll by on or upon) to direct or be directed in a concentrated way; fix: he fastened his gaze on the girl
(intr usually foll by on) take firm hold (of)
Origin of fasten
1Derived forms of fasten
- fastener, noun
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