Fasten: meaning, definitions and examples

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fasten

[ ˈfæsən ]

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clothing

To make something secure or to close an opening by attaching it with a fastener.

Synonyms

attach, fix, secure

Examples of usage

She fastened her seatbelt before takeoff.
He fastened the buttons on his shirt.

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construction

To join two or more things together by using a fastening device.

Synonyms

attach, connect, join

Examples of usage

The carpenter fastened the pieces of wood with nails.
They fastened the wires to the ceiling.

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mechanical

A device or piece of material used to secure or close something.

Synonyms

buckle, clasp, clip

Examples of usage

She used a buckle as a fasten for her belt.
The fasten on the door was broken.

Translations

Translations of the word "fasten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prender

fixar
apertar

🇮🇳 बांधना

🇩🇪 befestigen

festmachen
anschnallen

🇮🇩 mengencangkan

🇺🇦 закріпити

🇵🇱 przymocować

🇯🇵 固定する (kotei suru)

🇫🇷 fixer

🇪🇸 fijar

🇹🇷 bağlamak

🇰🇷 고정하다 (gojeonghada)

🇸🇦 يثبت

🇨🇿 připevnit

🇸🇰 pripevniť

🇨🇳 固定 (gùdìng)

🇸🇮 pritrditi

🇮🇸 festa

🇰🇿 бекіту

🇬🇪 დამაგრება

🇦🇿 bərkitmək

🇲🇽 fijar

Word origin

The word 'fasten' originated from Old English 'fæstnian', which means 'to make fast'. The term has been in use since the 14th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to securing or closing objects. The concept of fastening has been essential in human history for the development of tools, clothing, and structures.