fasten

US /ˈfæs.ən/
UK /ˈfæs.ən/
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1.

apertar, prender, fechar

to close or join together two parts of something

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Please fasten your seatbelt.
Por favor, aperte o seu cinto de segurança.
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She fastened the brooch to her dress.
Ela prendeu o broche ao vestido dela.
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attachsecuretieclaspbuckle
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unfastenundoloosen
2.

fixar, concentrar

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

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He fastened his gaze on the distant ship.
Ele fixou o olhar no navio distante.
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Her attention was fastened on the speaker.
A atenção dela estava fixada no orador.
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fixfocusdirectrivetconcentrate
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fastener