fasten down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To secure something so that it will not be moved away.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ed Dennis couldn't specify when the Fitzgerald 's crew had begun replacing and fastening down the hatch covers, but other witnesses maintained that it wasn't at all uncommon for crews to fasten down only half of the hatch cover clamps, especially during the summer months, when the weather was good a
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To force a firm answer (from someone); to pin down.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fasten down” mean?
To secure something so that it will not be moved away.
Is “fasten down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.