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   Fas·ten

   /ˈfas(ə)n/

   

   verb

   • 1. close or do up securely: "the tunic was fastened with a row of gilt buttons" Similar boltlocksecuremake securemake fastchainsealbucklejoindo upconnectcouplecloseunitelinklace (up)knotbutton (up)zip (up)become closedclosedo upbutton (up)zip (up)Opposite unfastenunlockunfastenopenunfastenundo
   • ▪ be closed or done up in a particular manner: "a blue nightie that fastens down the back"
   • ▪ fix or hold in place: "she fastened her locket round her neck" Similar attachfixaffixclippintackstickbondOpposite unfastenremove
   • 2. single out (someone or something) and concentrate on them or it obsessively: "the critics fastened upon two sections of the report" Similar single outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on
   • ▪ direct one's eyes, thoughts, etc. intently at: "his gaze was fastened on his daughter" Similar focusfixbe rivetedconcentratezero inzoom inbe brought to beardirect ataim atpoint atsingle outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on

   Word Origin Old Englishfæstnian ‘make sure’, also ‘immobilize’, of West Germanic origin; related to fast1.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   When you fasten something, you close or attach it. You might fasten your coat, closing each snap, when the sun goes down and the air gets chilly. People fasten all kinds of things: we all fasten our seat belts when we board an airplane and fasten our bathrobes by tying them in the front.

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   Check pronunciation: fasten. Definition of fasten verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Fasten definition: to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.. See examples of FASTEN used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFASTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · fasten in American English. (ˈfæsən ; ˈfɑsən ) verb transitive. 1. to join (one thing to another); attach; connect. 2. to make fast or secure, as by locking, shutting, buttoning, etc.; fix firmly in place. 3. to hold, fix, or direct (the attention, gaze, etc.) steadily on something.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFASTEN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   verb. uk / ˈfɑːs ə n / us. Add to word list. B1 [ I, T ] to close or fix something together, or to become closed or fixed together: Fasten your seat belts. This dress fastens at the side. Fewer examples. Please fasten your safety belt for take-off. She fastened the belt around her waist. His shirt was fastened at the neck with a pin.

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   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 or upon ): to fasten on an idea. to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on or upon ): His gaze fastened on the jewels. QUIZ.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › fastenfasten | meaning of fasten in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English fas‧ten /ˈfɑːsən $ ˈfæ-/ verb 1 clothes/bag etc (also fasten up) a) [ transitive] to join together the two sides of a coat, shirt, bag etc so that it is closed SYN do up OPP unfasten ‘I’m going now, ’ she said, fastening her coat. Fasten your seat belt.