fasten

verb
UK: /ˈfɑː.sən/
US: /ˈfæs.ən/

  1. To close or join something together.

    1. Fasten your seatbelts before the plane takes off.
    2. Make sure you fasten all the buttons on your coat, it's cold outside.

  2. To attach or connect something firmly.

    1. Fasten the rope to the post so it doesn't move.
    2. He used special clips to fasten the decorations securely to the wall.

Synonyms

attach secure connect fix

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fasten" in English means: To close or join something together., To attach or connect something firmly..

The phonetic transcription of "fasten" is /ˈfɑː.sən/ in British English and /ˈfæs.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fasten": attach, secure, connect, fix.

Example usage of "fasten": "Fasten your seatbelts before the plane takes off.". More examples on the page.