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Fasten down phrasal verb
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Meaning: 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.
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Meaning: Tie something so that it doesn't move
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Fasten on phrasal verb
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Meaning: Give attention to something that confirms your beliefs
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: They have FASTENED ON the speech as a source of inspiration.
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Meaning: Give attention to something that confirms your beliefs
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Fasten onto phrasal verb
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Meaning: 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. -
Meaning: Give attention to something that confirms your beliefs
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: They FASTEN ONTO any figures that they think can support their case.
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Meaning: Follow someone closely, normally when they don't want your company
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Fasten up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Close, attach
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: FASTEN UP your seatbelts.
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Meaning: Close, attach