She tied the rope firmly around the pole to make it fast.
Which of the following dictionary definitions corresponds with "fast" as used in the sentence above?

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From the context of the sentence, where it says she tied the rope firmly to a pole, we can guess that the rope was tied in such a way that it was fixed and could not move.
At a quick or rapid pace is incorrect. One of the meanings of fast is "at a quick or rapid pace." However, from the context of the target sentence, we can infer that the word is not used that way here since it is not describing the speed of something.
Done without waiting or delay is incorrect. One of the meanings of fast is "done without waiting or delay." However, from the context of the target sentence, we can infer that the word is not used that way here because it is not describing how quickly something it being done.
Invite people to an event is incorrect. When placed in the context of the target sentence, this answer choice does not make sense.

She Tied the Rope Firmly Around the Pole to Make