How to Use fasten in a Sentence

fasten

verb

• This dress fastens in the back.
• He fastened the dog's leash to a post and went into the store.
• The lock was so damaged it wouldn't fasten.
• He fastened his hands on my arm and wouldn't let go.
• Make sure the lid is tightly fastened.
• She twisted her hair into a bun and fastened it with bobby pins.
• Using duct tape, fasten the shroud to the top of the box fan.
  — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2021
• Just wrap it around the wrist and fasten with the two O-rings.
  — Lisa Boonestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
• Use wired twist-ties to fasten the label to the main trunk of the plant.
  — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 28 Feb. 2020
• With each post notched, cut the rails to length and fasten them with 3-in.
  — Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 23 Oct. 2020
• Use the screws that come with the hinge to fasten the front leaf of each hinge to its hinge block.
  — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2020
• Jumper cables were drawn taut to fasten the tarp to the sign.
  — Jason Kelly, ajc, 9 Sep. 2017
• Cut the drawer face to length, and fasten it to the front of the drawer box with 1 1⁄4-in.
  — Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2021
• The key was in the off position, the gear was in neutral and the oars were fastened to the side.
  — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2018
• Punch holes through the strip, 1/2 inch above the ring, with a leather punch; fasten with a screw foot.
  — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 27 Apr. 2018
• Rescuers fastened a rope to the boy's chest and grasped his clothes.
  — Julia Hollingsworth, CNN, 9 Oct. 2019
• When fastened on the back, the cord keeps the speaker in place on a tabletop.
  — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 16 June 2015
• Swing the back uprights open and fasten the rear hinge leaf to the rear upright.
  — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2020
• Use thin metal craft wire to fasten them to the branch.
  — Clare Miers, star-telegram, 23 Mar. 2018
• Clamp the assembly to the front and back rails, then fasten it with 2-in.
  — Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2021
• The corner ties on the inside are thick and easy to fasten.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
• Here, the bungee cord could be used to fasten most anything, not just rope, on to the shoe.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2020
• Using the necklace as a headband, the pro fastens the necklace at the nape of the neck.
  — Jillian Ruffo, PEOPLE.com, 10 Oct. 2017
• If Pittsburgh wins, the Chargers will be fastened to the No. 6 spot.
  — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
• Wreathes for each of the children were fastened to a nearby fence.
  — Cathy Locke, sacbee, 14 Sep. 2017
• The tether should be fastened to the tree at eye level or above.
  — Cheryl Wray, AL.com, 15 Oct. 2017
• Use tape to fasten the cut edges together all the way around.
  — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2017
• Slide the lattice into the groove and fasten the crossbar [8].
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2021
• In Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities at this time of year, potted kumquat trees fastened to motorbike seats dodge and weave through traffic in a haze of orange.
  — Mike Ives, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
• Bronze Age Historically, experts can trace the brooch all the way back to the Bronze Age when humble designs were used to fasten winter outerwear.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025