tighten (something) onto (something else)

tighten (something) onto (something else)

To fasten something tightly onto something else. The last step of the assembly is to tighten these four feet onto the legs of the table. He forgot to tighten the new antenna onto the top of the car, so it popped off while I was driving.
See also: tighten
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • stitch (something) onto (something else)
  • stitch onto
  • hook (something) onto (someone or something)
  • tack (something) onto (something else)
  • tack onto
  • strap (someone or something) onto (someone or something)
  • strapping
  • back onto
  • back onto (something)
  • put onto (someone or something)