Refastened: meaning, definitions and examples
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refastened
[ ˌriːˈfæstənd ]
past tense
Refastened is the simple past tense of the verb refasten, which means to fasten again or securely. This action typically involves reattaching or securing something that has become loose or undone. It can apply to various contexts, such as clothing, equipment, or any object that requires fastening. The term is commonly used when discussing zippers, belts, or other fasteners that need to be tightened or secured anew.
Synonyms
reattached, secured, tightened.
Examples of usage
- She refastened her jacket after it came undone.
- He quickly refastened the straps of his backpack before leaving.
- They refastened the tent to prevent it from blowing away in the wind.
Translations
Translations of the word "refastened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refeito
🇮🇳 फिर से बांधना
🇩🇪 wieder befestigt
🇮🇩 diperbaiki
🇺🇦 переобладнаний
🇵🇱 ponownie zapięty
🇯🇵 再装着された
🇫🇷 refait
🇪🇸 vuelto a sujetar
🇹🇷 yeniden bağlanmış
🇰🇷 다시 고정된
🇸🇦 تم إعادة تثبيته
🇨🇿 znovu upevněný
🇸🇰 znovu upevnený
🇨🇳 重新固定的
🇸🇮 ponovno pritrjen
🇮🇸 aftur festur
🇰🇿 қайта бекітілген
🇬🇪 მחדש გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 yenidən bərkidilmiş
🇲🇽 vuelto a asegurar
Etymology
The word 'refastened' derives from the prefix 're-', indicating repetition or returning to a previous state, combined with 'fasten', which comes from the Old English 'fæstnian', meaning to secure or make firm. The use of 'fasten' in the sense of connecting or securing objects predates the modern English period, with roots traceable back to Germanic languages. The practice of fasteners has evolved through history, from simple knots in laces to modern zippers and hooks, reflecting both language and technology's progression. The formation of 'refastened' highlights the English language's adaptability in describing actions that occur multiple times or in response to an initial failure. Over time, similar verbs have been created with the 're-' prefix, showing how the language builds on established roots to convey nuanced meanings.