Refasten: meaning, definitions and examples
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refasten
[ ˌriːˈfæstən ]
clothing repair
To refasten means to fasten something again or to securely attach it after it has been loosened or unfastened. This term is commonly used when discussing clothing or other items that require fastening elements such as buttons, zippers, or hooks. Refastening ensures that the item is secure and properly fitted. It is an action often necessary after movement or adjustments have been made.
Synonyms
fasten again, reattach, resecure.
Examples of usage
- She had to refasten her necklace after it slipped.
- He refastened his belt to avoid it falling down.
- The tailor will refasten the buttons properly.
Translations
Translations of the word "refasten" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refixar
🇮🇳 फिर से बांधना
🇩🇪 wieder befestigen
🇮🇩 memasang kembali
🇺🇦 перезакріпити
🇵🇱 ponownie przymocować
🇯🇵 再装着する
🇫🇷 refixer
🇪🇸 reafirmar
🇹🇷 yeniden sabitlemek
🇰🇷 재조정하다
🇸🇦 إعادة تثبيت
🇨🇿 znovu upevnit
🇸🇰 opäť upevniť
🇨🇳 重新固定
🇸🇮 ponovno pritrditi
🇮🇸 aftur festa
🇰🇿 қайта бекіту
🇬🇪 მחדשება
🇦🇿 yenidən möhkəmləndirmək
🇲🇽 refijar
Etymology
The word 'refasten' is derived from the prefix 're-', which originates from Latin and means 'again' or 'back', and the word 'fasten', which comes from the Old English 'fǣstian', meaning 'to make firm or secure'. The combination of these parts emphasizes the act of making something secure once more. The usage of 'refasten' can be traced back to various contexts, primarily within crafts, textile works, and clothing adjustments. Over time, it has been adopted in various domains, including automotive and machinery, where components need to be secured repeatedly, reflecting the broader application of ensuring stability and safety.