refastens

Secures once more

Refastens means to fasten again—to secure something that has come loose or been undone.

A button refastens after being unbuttoned, a seatbelt refastens after a passenger adjusts position.

She refastened her hair clip and continued walking.

secure

lock

Mechanism requiring a key

  • latchDoor-securing catch
  • boltThreaded rod for nuts
  • anchorSecures ships to seabed

seal · clamp · cinch · tighten · bind · chain · padlock · reseal · relock · rebolt

attach

clasp

Securing device that clicks

  • buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
  • snapSudden sharp sound
  • hookCurved catching device

zip · velcro · lace · tie · clip · button · pin · strap · loop · toggle

repair

mend

Restore after damage

  • fixRepair or solution
  • restoreReturn to earlier state
  • patchMaterial covering damage

reattach · resew · restitch · reglue · retape · rewrap · rebind · reconnect

Opposites
repetition vs. initial action

refastensfastens

Attaches or secures

attaches · secures · clasps · buckles · buttons

attachment state

refastensunfastens

Releases from attachment

loosens · detaches · unclasps · releases · unbuckles

Family

refasten, refastened, refastening

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G