- fasten on(to) somebody
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to choose or follow sb/sth in a determined way
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
fasten on(to) somebody
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fasten on(to) something — ˈfasten on(to) sb/sth derived to choose or follow sb/sth in a determined way Syn: ↑latch on to somebody Main entry: ↑fastenderived … Useful english dictionary
fasten — fas|ten [ˈfa:sən US ˈfæ ] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(clothes/bag etc)¦ 2¦(window/gate etc)¦ 3¦(attach something to something)¦ 4¦(hold something tightly)¦ 5 fasten your eyes/gaze on somebody/something 6 fasten your attention on somebody/something Phrasal verbs … Dictionary of contemporary English
fasten on — verb adopt take up new ideas • Syn: ↑take up, ↑latch on, ↑hook on, ↑seize on • Hypernyms: ↑espouse, ↑embrace, ↑adopt, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
zip somebody up — ˌzip ˈup | ˌzip sb/sth ˈup derived to be fastened with a ↑zip; to fasten sth with a ↑zip • This jacket zips up right to the neck. • Shall I zip you up (= fasten your dress, etc.)? … Useful english dictionary
strap — 1 noun (C) a narrow band of strong material that is used to fasten, hang, or hold onto something: a leather watch strap | a backpack with adjustable straps see also: chinstrap, shoulder strap 2 verb strapped, strapping (T) 1 (always + adv/prep)… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
tauten — verb 1. become taut or tauter Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly the rope tautened • Syn: ↑firm • Hypernyms: ↑tighten • Verb Frames: Something s … Useful english dictionary
lock — lock1 W3S2 [lɔk US la:k] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(fasten something)¦ 2¦(keep in a safe place)¦ 3¦(fixed position)¦ 4¦(fixed situation)¦ 5 be locked in battle/combat/dispute etc 6 lock arms 7 lock horns (with somebody) Phrasal verbs lock… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hook — hook1 S3 [huk] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(hanging things)¦ 2¦(catching fish)¦ 3 let/get somebody off the hook 4 leave/take the phone off the hook 5 be ringing off the hook 6¦(interest)¦ 7 by hook or by crook 8¦(hitting somebody)¦ 9 h … Dictionary of contemporary English
tie — tie1 W3S2 [taı] v past tense and past participle tied present participle tying ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(string/rope)¦ 2¦(game/competition)¦ 3 be tied to something 4 be tied to/by something 5 tie the knot 6 tie yourself (up) in knots 7 tie one on … Dictionary of contemporary English
tie up — verb 1. secure with or as if with ropes (Freq. 3) tie down the prisoners tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed • Syn: ↑tie down, ↑bind, ↑truss • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
