fastened (verb)
1padlock — noun a detachable lock hanging by a pivoted hook on the object fastened. verb secure with a padlock. Origin C15: from pad (of unknown origin) + lock1 …
2padlock — ► NOUN ▪ a detachable lock hanging by a pivoted hook on the object fastened. ► VERB ▪ secure with a padlock. ORIGIN pad is of unknown origin …
3fasten — verb 1 CLOTHES/BAG ETC also fasten up a) (T) to join together the two sides of a coat, shirt, bag etc so that it is closed: “I m going now,” she said, fastening her coat. | Fasten your seat belt! opposite unfasten b) (I) to become joined together …
4fasten — verb (fastened; fastening) Etymology: Middle English fastnen, from Old English fæstnian to make fast; akin to Old High German festinōn to make fast, Old English fæst fast Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a. to attach especially by… …
5fasten on — verb adopt take up new ideas • Syn: ↑take up, ↑latch on, ↑hook on, ↑seize on • Hypernyms: ↑espouse, ↑embrace, ↑adopt, ↑ …
6fasten — verb 1) he fastened the door Syn: bolt, lock, secure, make fast, chain, seal Ant: unlock 2) they fastened splints to his leg Syn: attach, fix …
7do up — verb 1. wrap for decorative purposes The gift was done up in pretty red paper • Hypernyms: ↑wrap, ↑wrap up • Verb Frames: Somebody s something 2. use special care in dressing, making up, etc. She dolled herself up for the ni …
8fasten — verb ADVERB ▪ firmly, properly, securely, tightly ▪ We fastened all the windows securely. ▪ up ▪ together …
9fasten — verb 1) he fastened the door Syn: bolt, lock, secure, make fast, chain, seal 2) they fastened splints to his leg Syn: attach, fix, affix, clip, pin …
10tie up — verb 1. secure with or as if with ropes (Freq. 3) tie down the prisoners tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed • Syn: ↑tie down, ↑bind, ↑truss • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
