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Definition fasten on in British English

fasten on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if your eyes fasten on someone or something, you start to look at them very carefully or for a long time

Example

Seven pairs of eyes fastened on him at this news.

Example

His gaze was fastened on his daughter.

Synonyms and related words
look around look at look
2

if your attention fastens on someone or something, you start to pay close attention to them

Example

My mind fastened on this new and terrible thing that was happening.

Example

I fastened my attention on the noise in the distance.

Synonyms and related words
concentrate focus listen
3

to accept and start to use an idea or suggestion very quickly and with enthusiasm

Example

It was a brilliant idea, and I fastened on it immediately.

Synonyms and related words
measure come up with judge
4

to keep following or talking to someone and not let them go

Synonyms and related words
follow shadow track
Definition fasten on in British English