LEARNit Dictionary

fasten

verb
B1
1
B1
to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together
بستن, چفت کردن, محکم کردن, وصل کردن
opposite unfasten
2
B1
to close something so that it will not open; to be closed in this way
بستن, قفل کردن, چفت کردن
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open.
Make sure all the exits are securely fastened.
The window wouldn't fasten.
opposite unfasten
3
B1
to fix something in a particular position
بستن, محکم کردن, سفت کردن
He fastened back the shutters.
Use the special kit provided to fasten the child seat in the car.
A gold locket was fastened around Eleanor's neck.
Each bundle of 100 votes was rolled up and fastened with a rubber band.
4
B1
to attach or tie one thing to another thing
بستن, محکم کردن, متصل کردن
He fastened the papers together with a paper clip.
She fastened the rope to a tree.
5
if you fasten your arms around somebody, your teeth into something, etc., or if your arms, teeth, etc. fasten around, into, etc. somebody/something, you hold the person/thing strongly with your arms, etc.
محکم گرفتن, بستن, قفل کردن
The dog fastened its teeth in his leg.
His hand fastened on her arm.
6
if you fasten your eyes on somebody/something or your eyes fasten on somebody/something, you look at them for a long time
چشم دوختن, خیره شدن, ثابت نگاه کردن
He fastened his gaze on her face.