to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
किसी चीज़ को समस्या के लिए तैयार होने के लिए मजबूती से सुरक्षित करना (kisi cheez ko samasya ke liye tayaar hone ke liye majbooti se surakshit karna)
"Residents will batten down their windows before the storm."
"रहवासी तूफ़ान से पहले अपनी खिड़कियाँ बैटन डाउन करेंगे।" (Ravasi toofan se pehle apni khidkiyan **batten down** karenge.)
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Important things take time to accomplish.
to suddenly make a lot of money
to reach the desired standard or level
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
a short nap or brief sleep