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4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FASTEN'

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We have definitions for 4 phrasal verbs with 'FASTEN'

4 phrasal verbs with 'FASTEN'

Fasten down

  1. Tie something so that it doesn't move
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: We FASTENED it DOWN to keep the wind from blowing it away.

Fasten on

  1. Give attention to something that confirms your beliefs
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: They have FASTENED ON the speech as a source of inspiration.

Fasten onto

  1. Follow someone closely, normally when they don't want your company
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: He FASTENED ONTO the minister on his visit and asked him repeatedly about the scandal.
  2. Give attention to something that confirms your beliefs
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: They FASTEN ONTO any figures that they think can support their case.

Fasten up

  1. Close, attach
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: FASTEN UP your seatbelts.

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