batten (down)

verb

Definition of batten (down)next
as in to lock

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
  1. lock
  2. latch
  3. bar
  4. bolt
  5. chain
  6. fasten
  7. shut
  8. close
Verb
  • To be sure, rising bond yields can continue to pressure equities, as investors snap up Treasurys to lock in higher yields.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
  • After the pharmacy store chain opted to lock up a significant amount of products on shelves, CEO Tim Wentworth is acknowledging this led to a drastic drop in sales.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of lock
Verb
  • Late in the fifth round, Oliveira latches onto Chandler’s back, squeezing him with all four limbs.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The space-tug, latched onto the ISS like a limpet, will wait 12 to 18 months for the ISS' altitude to naturally decay from 402 kilometers to 220 kilometers (140 miles).
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of latch
Verb
  • Heading into new member orientation last year, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a bill that would bar McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from using female bathrooms.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
  • One potential charge was under the Insurrection Act, a Civil War-era law that bars those who incite an insurrection against the U.S. from holding federal office.
    Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of bar
Verb
  • One team has transformed its offense and bolted to the top of the standings.
    Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The record − contained safely within its protective aluminum case − is bolted to the side of Voyager's bus housing that contains its electronics and instruments.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of bolt
Verb
  • The cast were chained to pillars in the auditorium.
    Olivia Marks, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
  • One senior dog is still recovering after his rescue in Asbury Park, N.J., where he was left chained outside in freezing temperatures.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of chain
Verb
  • The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.
    Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?
    Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of fasten
Verb
  • The app may still work for those who already have TikTok on their phones, although ByteDance has also threatened to shut the app down.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Riley shut the door to his hotel room, set the bag of delivered food on the desk and put his cell phone conversation on speaker.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of shut
Verb
  • But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.
    Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Verse had 66 tackles and was able to pressure the quarterback 76 times and closed the deal with 4.5 sacks.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of close
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“Batten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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