Buckle up, as a seat belt (6)

I believe the answer is:

fasten

(Other definitions for fasten that I've seen before include "Tie or join together, fix firmly" , "Fix -- make tight" , "Affix" , "Shut" , "Nail" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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