Phrasal Verbs With 'Fasten'

Fasten down phrasal verb

  1. 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.

Fasten on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: 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 phrasal verb

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Fasten up phrasal verb

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

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