verb to close or attach securely; to make something secure or fixed in place
Fasten is used to refer to the process of securely attaching materials together, such as with nails, screws, bolts, or adhesives.
Fasten is used in the context of securing components of a vehicle together, such as with bolts, nuts, clips, or clamps.
Fasten is used to describe the act of securing clothing items together, such as buttons, zippers, hooks, or snaps.
Fasten is used to describe the action of securing maritime equipment or structures, such as with shackles, ropes, chains, or cables.