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fasten Definition and Meaning in English (fasten definition)

verb
Synonyms:attachsecuretie
Quick Answer • Definition

Fasten definition: To attach or close something securely, often by means of a buckle, button, or tie.

Definitions of Fasten

  1. 1verb

    To attach or close something securely, often by means of a buckle, button, or tie.

  2. 2verb

    To make something firm or tight, especially by tightening a screw or knot.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.”

casual

“She fastened the brooch to her dress with a delicate pin.”

business

“The carpenter will fasten the planks together with strong nails.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveunfasten
past tensefastened
present participlefastening
nounfastener

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Fasten definition: To attach or close something securely, often by means of a buckle, button, or tie.
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'Fasten' translates to 'fasten' in English. Fasten definition: To attach or close something securely, often by means of a buckle, button, or tie.
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