Fasten | Mean of fasten in English Dictionary

/ˈfæsn̩/

• Verb
• to attach (something) or join (two things or two parts of something) especially by using a pin, nail, etc.
1. fastening clothes on/onto a clothesline
2. He fastened the dog's leash to a post and went into the store.
3. two boards fastened together by/with nails
4. a decorative clasp that could be used to fasten a cape or cloak
• to become attached or joined
1. a shoe that fastens with a buckle
2. This dress fastens in the back.
• to put something in a position or location in such a way that it will not move
1. Fasten your seat belt.
2. She twisted her hair into a bun and fastened it with bobby pins.
3. Make sure the lid is tightly fastened.

• to close and lock (something, such as a window or door)
1. Make sure that the doors and windows are all (securely) fastened.
2. The lock was so damaged it wouldn't fasten.
• to grip and hold something with (your hand, teeth, etc.)
1. He fastened his hands on/around my arm and wouldn't let go.
2. The dog fastened its teeth on my sleeve.
3. His hands fastened on/around my arm.
• to direct (something, such as your eyes or attention) to (something)
1. They fastened their eyes on the distant ship. [=they looked at it steadily]
2. She fastened her attention on the problem. [=she gave all her attention to the problem]
3. They had fastened the blame on the wrong man. [=they had blamed the wrong man]
4. She fastened [=pinned] (all) her hopes on getting the job.
• to grip and tightly hold (something)
1. The stranger fastened onto my arm and wouldn't let go.
2. Once he fastens onto a subject he just won't let it drop.