fasten
word
/ˈfæsən/
FA-suhn
/fˈɑːsən/
FAH-suhn
Definition
To attach or close something securely, often by using buttons, zippers, buckles, or other devices.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for physical attachment (clothes, seatbelts, lids). Collocates: 'fasten your seatbelt', 'fasten a button'. More formal and specific than 'close' or 'attach'. Common confusion with 'fix' (repair), which is different.
Spanish: abrochar - sujetar - fijarPortuguese (BR): prender - abotoar - fixarPortuguese (PT): apertar - prender - fixarChinese (Simplified): 系上 - 固定Chinese (Traditional): 繫上 - 固定Hindi: बाँधना - लगानाArabic: يُثبِّت - يربطBengali: জোড়া লাগানো - আটকানো - বাঁধাRussian: пристегнуть - закрепить - застегнутьJapanese: 留める - 固定するVietnamese: thắt - cài - buộc chặtKorean: 채우다 - 고정하다Turkish: bağlamak - sabitlemekUrdu: باندھنا - جوڑنا - ٹھیک سے بند کرناIndonesian: mengencangkan - memasang - mengikat
Example Sentences
Make sure to fasten your helmet before you ride.
natural
Could you fasten the strap a little tighter?
natural
He forgot to fasten his shoelaces and tripped.
natural
Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.
basic
Can you help me fasten this button?
basic
She fastened the lid tightly.
basic