adjective
firmly closed or secured
Examples
- found the gate fastened
- a fastened seatbelt
adjective
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
Synonyms
adjective
fastened with strings or cords
Synonyms
Examples
- a neatly tied bundle
verb
cause to be firmly attached
Synonyms
Examples
- fasten the lock onto the door
- she fixed her gaze on the man
verb
become fixed or fastened
Synonyms
Examples
- This dress fastens in the back
verb
attach to
Synonyms
Examples
- They fastened various nicknames to each other
verb
make tight or tighter
Synonyms
Examples
- Tighten the wire