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to fasten

to fasten

73 1.6
Hold something in place so it cannot move
  • verb
  • /ˈfæsn/
: fijar
  • Fasten your seat belt, please.
  • fasten together
  • fasten securely
  • fasten to the surface

Grab this little arm right here, fasten that on, unscrew this.

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Examples

Synonyms

to stick
vsto fasten
∞ 1.0

To attach something to a surface or push it into with a point

is the general action of making things stay, not limited to adhesion or piercing
to tie
vsto fasten
702 1.0

To fasten things together by making a knot with string or rope

is broader, covering many ways to make things stay, not only knots
to lock
vsto fasten
602 2.5

To become stiff and unable to move a part of the body

is broader, covering any way of making an object stay put
to attach
vsto fasten
599 2.5

To join or fasten one thing to another so they stay together

is the general act of making items stay in place rather than a joining detail
to strap
vsto fasten
222 2.9

To fasten something with a band so it stays in place

is the general action that does not require using a strip or band
to stick to
vsto fasten
107 1.8

Stay attached to a surface

is the broader concept that can include other nonadhesive ways to keep things
to secure
vsto fasten
105 3.3

To fasten firmly so it cannot move or be taken

is the general action without naming the exact way it is done
to buckle
vsto fasten
102 1.6

To fasten a belt or strap with a clasp

is the general act of making things stay without naming this device
to stick on
vsto fasten
88 2.7

Put something on a surface so it stays in place

is the general action of keeping items in place by any means
to anchor
vsto fasten
82 3.4

To hold something in place so it does not move

is the general process that may or may not resist external forces
to clamp
vsto fasten
70 3.3

Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving

is the general making-stay idea that may use other devices or methods
to tie up
vsto fasten
57 2.2

Fasten something with rope so it cannot move

is the general concept of making things stay without specifying rope
to clip
vsto fasten
38 1.0

To fasten things together using a small metal or plastic device

is the wider action that can use many attachment tools beyond clips
to glue
vsto fasten
27 1.8

To make someone stay in one place or keep their attention on something

is the wider idea of making things stay, not only by using adhesives
to affix
vsto fasten
21 5.0

To attach something to another thing by sticking or fastening it

is the wider action that can include many sticking or joining techniques
to fix
vsto fasten
15 1.0

To attach something firmly so it does not move

is the broader idea covering any way of making parts stay together
to cinch
vsto fasten
13 5.5

To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip

is the wider idea of making things stay, not only by tightening straps
to pin down
vsto fasten
12 3.7

To attach something in place with a pin

is the broader action that does not require using a pin
to clasp
vsto fasten
2 3.0

To fasten something with a small hook or buckle

is the broader act of making items stay, not only using this small fastener
to clinch
vsto fasten
1 4.8

To bend the end of a nail to hold things together

is the general action without naming this physical method
to fixate
vsto fasten
1 6.8

To fasten something so it does not move

is the general act of making things stay, not only creating stability

Antonyms

to loosen
185 1.0

Make something less tight so it can move or open

to unfasten
5 3.4

To open something by undoing a button or zipper

Phrasal Verbs

to fasten your seat belt
16 1.7

Buckle the belt across your body to stay safe in a car or plane

to fasten on
3 6.5

To quickly accept an idea and focus on it

How Secure

to secure
105 3.3
to bolt
41 2.8
to clamp
70 3.3
to fasten
73 1.6
to attach
599 2.5

Surface Forms

fasten infinitive
fastened past
fastened past participle
fastening present participle
fastens third person singular

Etymology

The word fasten comes from old English and literally means to make fast, or 'firm' and 'fixed'. Think of the phrase 'hold fast', which means to hold tightly, so to fasten something is to attach it so it stays in place.