batten down

• Фразовый глагол, означающий надежно закрепить или зафиксировать что-либо, часто используется в контексте подготовки к шторму или сложной ситуации.

A phrasal verb meaning to fasten or secure something firmly, often used in the context of preparing for a storm or difficult situation.

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1. Secure for stormformal

   To fasten or secure something, especially on a ship, to prepare for a storm or bad weather.

   Закрепить перед штормом

   • The sailors battened down the hatches before the hurricane.
   • We need to batten down the windows and doors before the storm hits.
   • They battened down all loose equipment on the deck.

   Синонимыfastensecuretie down

2. Prepare for difficultyinformal

   To prepare oneself or a situation for a difficult or challenging event.

   Приготовиться к трудностям

   • The company is battening down for a tough financial quarter.
   • We should batten down and get ready for the busy holiday season.
   • He battened down his schedule to focus on the exam.

   Синонимыbracefortifyprepare

Базовый глаголbatten