Looking for the meaning of the word FASTEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FASTEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fasten
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English fæstnian ‘make sure’, also ‘immobilize’, of West Germanic origin; related to fast
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɑːsn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
close or do up securely
Short Definition:close or do up securely
Examples:- the tunic was fastened with a row of gilt buttons
- he fastened the door behind him
Definition:
single out (someone or something) and concentrate on them or it obsessively
Short Definition:single out
Examples:- the critics fastened upon two sections of the report
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