Answer: belaying

AnswerCrossword Clue
BELAYINGMaking fast, on a ship.
BELAYINGIgnoring, as an order
belayingto belay a rope
belayingto fasten (a rope) by winding
belayingto secure by attaching to a stable support
belayingobject providing a secure hold
belayingBELAY, to make fast (able to move quickly)
belaying(used in the imperative) stop! ignore!