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What (who) is Fasten - definition
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Fasten (disambiguation)
fasten
¦ verb
1. close or do up securely.
fix or hold in place.
(fasten something off) secure the end of a thread with stitches or a knot.
2. (fasten on/upon) single out (something) and concentrate firmly on it.
Derivatives
fastener noun
Origin
OE f?stnian 'make sure, confirm', also 'immobilize', of W. Gmc origin; related to fast1.
fasten
(fastens, fastening, fastened)
1.
When you fasten something, you close it by means of buttons or a strap, or some other device. If something fastens with buttons or straps, you can close it in this way.
She got quickly into her Mini and fastened the seat-belt...
Her long fair hair was fastened at the nape of her neck by an elastic band.
...the dress, which fastens with a long back zip.
= do up
VERB: V n, be V-ed prep, V prep, also V n prep
2.
If you fasten one thing to another, you attach the first thing to the second, for example with a piece of string or tape.
There were no instructions on how to fasten the carrying strap to the box...
= attach
VERB: V n prep/adv
3.
see also fastening
Fasten
·adj To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to lay on; as, to fasten a blow.
III. Fasten ·adj To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, ·etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.
IV. Fasten ·adj To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts.
Wikipedia
Fasten
Fasten may mean:
- to join or attach, for example using a fastener or a knot
- Fasten (company), American vehicle for hire company
- Bertil Fastén, Swedish athlete
Examples of use of Fasten
1. "Fasten your seat belts," advised Prime Minister Francois Fillon.
2. Trying to fasten my sports bra, I have to ask for help.
3. The man became further enraged and threatened to divorce her if she didn’t fasten her seatbelt.
4. "Fasten your seatbelts," Prime Minister Fran¿ois Fillon warned before the strikes began.
5. After all, its bad enough having a car that tells you to fasten your seatbelt.