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
  • The electronic differential adjusts the torque balance between the left and right rear wheels, going from fully open to fully locked (or vice-versa) in 135 milliseconds.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • First-time bettors can sign up through our links to lock in $200 in bonus bets with as little as $5 on any matchup, regardless of the odds or outcome.
    Tim van Straten, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of lock
Verb
  • Mayor Todd Gloria has latched onto tough-on-crime rhetoric throughout his reelection campaign, even as crime in the city recedes from its pandemic-era spike.
    Andrew Keatts, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Dodgers love to latch onto pitchers such as this, with great upside potential upon recovery.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of latch
Verb
  • The judge even barred the government from ever trying it on again with the Bundys over events at the family ranch.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Americans are barred from traveling to Cuba for pure tourism but are permitted to go for family visits and educational activities.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bar
Verb
  • Her dog bolted right past her arms and went straight into the crate.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • All drop boxes in the city are made of heavy-duty steel, bolted to the ground and monitored by 24-hour surveillance cameras.
    Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of bolt
Verb
  • In episode six there’s a disturbing scene at a milk factory where women are chained and their breast milk is being pumped into babies.
    Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Creativity doesn’t happen when people are chained to their desks five days a week.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of chain
Verb
  • Both sported a double strand of pearls and had American flag pins fastened to their lapels.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The crawl space seismic defect Because the home hasn’t been fastened tightly to the foundation, the house can slide or topple off its foundation in an earthquake, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of fasten
Verb
  • In the time since his execution, Germany shut the consulates.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Movie gods, hear our prayer: may cinematic murderers never remember to shut their blinds, amen.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of shut
Verb
  • The company is temporarily closing its plant during the holidays from December 23, 2024, through December 27, 2024.
    Staff report, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Brighton Boulevard, which runs through the middle of the refinery, was closed for a period that day.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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