buckle up

verb

buckled up; buckling up; buckles up

intransitive verb

: to fasten one's seat belt

Examples of buckle up in a Sentence

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Rivalry games always find a way to make things interesting so fans should buckle up for this one in Tuscaloosa. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 They also are reminded to buckle up, put their phones down, move over, and generally just be kind. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024 As if things couldn’t get more exciting, Venus slips into Sagittarius that same day, so buckle up for a wild ride — love will be full of spontaneity and new experiences. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 The video alternates between terrifying drone footage of a giant tornado cutting across Nebraska and the sounds of the folks in the truck clamoring to buckle up and roll up their windows as the wind and rain overtake them. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for buckle up 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buckle up was in 1962

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“Buckle up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buckle%20up. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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