fastened

(verb) cause to be firmly attached. Synonyms: fasten, fix, secure. Examples: "Fasten the lock onto the door." "She fixed her gaze on the man."

(verb) become fixed or fastened. Synonyms: fasten. Example: "This dress fastens in the back."

(verb) attach to. Synonyms: fasten. Example: "They fastened various nicknames to each other."

(verb) make tight or tighter. Synonyms: tighten, fasten. Example: "Tighten the wire."

(adj) firmly closed or secured. Synonyms: fastened (vs. unfastened). Examples: "Found the gate fastened." "A fastened seatbelt."

(adj) furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike. Synonyms: buttoned (vs. unbuttoned).

(adj) fastened with strings or cords. Synonyms: tied (vs. untied). Example: "A neatly tied bundle."