4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FASTEN'

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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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