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Definition fasten in British English

fasten verb

verb
/ˈfɑːs(ə)n/
1

to close something such as a piece of clothing or a bag using the buttons, zip, clip etc on it

Example

Please keep your seat belts fastened while the seat belt light is on.

Example

It was fastened with buttons down the front.

Synonyms and related words
belt button do up
1.1

if something such as a piece of clothing or a bag fastens in a particular way, you close it in that way

Example

These trousers fasten with buttons.

Synonyms and related words
belt button do up
2

to fix one thing to another using something such as string or nails so that it is held firmly in position

Example

We fastened our boat with rope to a post in the river.

Example

She fastened the rope around her ankle.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
2.1

to become fixed to an object or surface and held firmly in position

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
3

to close a door, gate, or window so that it will not open using something such as a lock, catch, or bolt

Example

I checked that all the windows were properly fastened.

Synonyms and related words
close off close up lock out
3.1

if a door or window etc fastens in a particular way, you close it in that way

Example

I can't get the back gate to fasten.

Synonyms and related words
close off close up lock out
4

to hold something very tightly

Example

His hand moved swiftly to fasten on her arm.

Example

She fastened her arms around my neck and hugged me tightly.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
Definition fasten in British English