fasten (ˈfɑːsənn
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Definitions
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
- (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)
Alternative Forms
ˈfastener nounWord Origin
Old English fæstnian ; related to Old Norse fastna to pledge, Old High German fastinōn to make fast; see fastOld English ; related to Old Norse to pledge, Old High German to make fast; see 1Usage examples
The shock of the cold water on my face and the necessity of bending down to fasten my shoes seemed as battering as a beating.
, THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)Should the Rs 300-crore Jet Airways and the Rs 106.09-crore Sahara Airlines fasten their seat-belts too?
Business Today (1996)"With Miller elected, fasten your seatbelts Toronto, we're in for a great ride.
Toronto Sun (2003)OSAMA bin Laden's terror network yesterday warned America to " fasten its seatbelts" for a new wave of suicide strikes.
Sun, News of the World (2002)Keep your seat upright, put a pillow in the small of your back and fasten the seat belt snugly around your hips.
, Beat Jet Lag - arrive alert and stay alert (1991)