to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
sécuriser quelque chose fermement en préparation à des problèmes (sekuriser quelque chose fermement en preparation a des problemes)
"Residents will batten down their windows before the storm."
"Les résidents batten down leurs fenêtres avant la tempête." (Les residents **batten down** leurs fenetres avant la tempete.)
To be born into a wealthy family.
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them...
to become familiar or friendly with someone
To keep something secret.
to be eager or impatient to do something
to fail completely in an embarrassing way