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to make something such as a door or window safe by closing it tightly or fastening it with a piece of wood
The ship had battened down, ready for the storm.
The plastic sheeting can be used to cover a roof but it has to be securely battened down.
to get ready or to make something ready for a difficult or dangerous situation
With interest rates set to rise, it's time to batten down our budgets.
to prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation by taking action to protect yourself
to close the entrances to the lower part of a ship very tightly, especially in a storm
