fasten

UK /ˈfɑːsn̩/ US /ˈfæsn̩/

verb 2

Collocations

ADV

firmly, properly, securely, tightly

She firmly fastened her seatbelt before the car started moving.

together

He fastened the two pieces of wood together using strong glue and nails.

PREP

He fastened the safety belt to the car seat before driving home.

verb

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

The sailor fastened the boat to the dock with a half-hitch.

Fasten your seat belts!

To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to land.

to fasten a blow

if I can fasten but one cup upon him

verb — make tight or tighter

verb — cause to be firmly attached

The sailor fastened the boat to the dock with a half-hitch.

Wiktionary

Fasten your seat belts!

Wiktionary

Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?

Wiktionary

As the plane was approaching turbulence, the pilot asked the passengers aboard the plane to fasten their seat belts.

Tatoeba · #1944

Check all the loose knots and fasten them tight.

Tatoeba · #20951

Fasten your seat belts while you are driving.

Tatoeba · #26578

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