/ ˈrɪvɪt; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun
a metal pin that is used to fasten two pieces of leather, metal, etc. together
■ verb [ vn ] [ usually passive ]
1.
to hold sb's interest or attention so completely that they cannot look away or think of anything else :
I was absolutely riveted by her story.
My eyes were riveted on the figure lying in the road.
2.
to fasten sth with rivets :
The steel plates were riveted together.
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IDIOMS
- be riveted to the spot / ground
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French , from river fix, clinch, of unknown ultimate origin.