fasten
verbUK /ˈfɑːsən/
US /ˈfæsən/
To close or join something so it stays shut.
Please fasten your seatbelt before the car starts.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To fix something firmly in place.
He fastened the picture to the wall with a nail.
3. To hold on to something tightly.
She fastened her eyes on the bright red kite.
4. To direct attention or blame toward someone.
The teacher fastened the blame on the boy who broke the window.