Fasten

/ˈfæsn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to attach or secure something firmly in place.

Please fasten your seatbelt before the car starts moving.

to lock or close something tightly.

She needed to fasten the lid on the container to keep it from spilling.

to make something more secure or tight.

He used a rope to fasten the tent to the ground.

to attach or associate one thing with another.

You should fasten the two pieces of fabric together with a pin before sewing.

Middle English fastnen, from Old English fæstnian, from fæst 'firm'.

fasten your seatbelt

Prepare for movement, especially in a vehicle.

fasten down

To secure something in place.

fastener

A device used to hold objects together.

fastening

The act of securing or attaching.

To secure or manage something effectively.

He really knows how to fasten his business.