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to fasten
01
to bring two parts of something together
Transitive: to fasten two connecting pieces
02
to become closed with buttons, etc.
Intransitive
03
to focus or direct one's attention, gaze, etc. intently and steadily
Ditransitive: to fasten one's attention on sth
04
to hold or grip firmly in place
Transitive: to fasten one's grip somewhere
fasten
v
fastened
adj
fastened
adj
fastener
n
fastener
n
fastening
n
fastening
n
Example
The carpenter worked diligently to fasten the loose planks of the wooden fence.
Please make sure to fasten your seatbelt before the flight takes off.
He couldn't figure out how to fasten the buttons on his shirt with his cold fingers.
The necklace has a delicate clasp that can be used to fasten it securely around your neck.
The seated passengers fastened their seatbelts in preparation for takeoff.
