Fasten on
verb
To focus your attention or efforts on something.
In the meeting, he fastened on the issue of sales growth.
Often appears as...
- fasten on a topic
- fasten on an issue
verb
To attach or connect something to something else.
Fasten the leash on the dog before we leave.
Often appears as...
- fasten a buckle on
- fasten a clip on
verb
To secure something in position by fixing or locking it.
Make sure to fasten the lid on the jar tightly.
Often appears as...
- fasten a lid on
- fasten a cap on
verb
To focus your attention or efforts on something.
In the meeting, he fastened on the issue of sales growth.
Often appears as...
- fasten on a topic
- fasten on an issue
verb
To attach or connect something to something else.
Fasten the leash on the dog before we leave.
Often appears as...
- fasten a buckle on
- fasten a clip on
verb
To secure something in position by fixing or locking it.
Make sure to fasten the lid on the jar tightly.
Often appears as...
- fasten a lid on
- fasten a cap on
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Discussion Context
Used in debates or discussions to emphasize the shift of focus entirely onto a specific point.
After a brief chat about their weekends, they fastened on the pressing budget discrepancies.
Pro Tip 2/3Mental Attachment
Implies a mental effort to cling to a thought or concept, as if with a mental hook or clasp.
She fastened on the idea that she might have made a mistake in the report.
Pro Tip 3/3Intense Focus
Conveys a sense of urgency or importance in directing attention to something.
During the crisis, the team fastened on finding a swift resolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Discussion Context
Used in debates or discussions to emphasize the shift of focus entirely onto a specific point.
After a brief chat about their weekends, they fastened on the pressing budget discrepancies.
Pro Tip 2/3Mental Attachment
Implies a mental effort to cling to a thought or concept, as if with a mental hook or clasp.
She fastened on the idea that she might have made a mistake in the report.
Pro Tip 3/3Intense Focus
Conveys a sense of urgency or importance in directing attention to something.
During the crisis, the team fastened on finding a swift resolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Discussion Context
Used in debates or discussions to emphasize the shift of focus entirely onto a specific point.
After a brief chat about their weekends, they fastened on the pressing budget discrepancies.
Pro Tip 2/3Mental Attachment
Implies a mental effort to cling to a thought or concept, as if with a mental hook or clasp.
She fastened on the idea that she might have made a mistake in the report.
Pro Tip 3/3Intense Focus
Conveys a sense of urgency or importance in directing attention to something.
During the crisis, the team fastened on finding a swift resolution.
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