In Colombia it means secured with a snap. A brooch is a bit of dressmaking that consists of two metal parts that are coupled together and replace the buttons. It means safe, tied-up, still, that cannot be moved, static. Some also use it to mean seems a brush, which is similar to the brush of hairs or bristles. Colloquial way in Colombia, abrochado fastened to say that he was without opportunities to defend themselves or with nothing to do (also say "in the pot"). Handicapped.
