fasten

US /ˈfæs.ən/

UK /ˈfæs.ən/

1.

to close or join together two parts of something

:

•

Please fasten your seatbelt.

•

She fastened the brooch to her dress.

:

attach secure tie clasp buckle

:

unfasten undo loosen

2.

to direct one's eyes or attention steadily or intently toward something

:

•

He fastened his gaze on the distant ship.

•

Her attention was fastened on the speaker.

:

fix focus direct rivet concentrate

:

fastener