Meaning & Definition of word "Fasten"

verb:

• 1. to attach or secure something firmly in place.
  • Example: Please fasten your seatbelt before the car starts moving.
• 2. to lock or close something tightly.
  • Example: She needed to fasten the lid on the container to keep it from spilling.
• 3. to make something more secure or tight.
  • Example: He used a rope to fasten the tent to the ground.
• 4. to attach or associate one thing with another.
  • Example: You should fasten the two pieces of fabric together with a pin before sewing.