strap in
phrasal verb
strapped in; strapping in; straps in
: to fasten a seat belt around (someone)
She strapped the children in and drove away.
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All Chopard boutiques will offer an assortment of additional straps in a several textures and colors.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Just before the shooting, Redmond said, Love was using his car to bump into the back of her bumper while her 1-year-old was strapped in the backseat.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
The fabric handles, which are woven through the bags, also allow customers the flexibility to partake in trends — such as choosing straps in this fall’s breakout color burgundy, only to switch them out for another shade a different season.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Lululemon Active Backpack Buckle the chest strap in place and this backpack isn't going anywhere — not even while walking, jogging, and hiking.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Just before the shooting, Redmond said, Love was using his car to bump into the back of her bumper while her 1-year-old was strapped in the backseat.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
The fabric handles, which are woven through the bags, also allow customers the flexibility to partake in trends — such as choosing straps in this fall’s breakout color burgundy, only to switch them out for another shade a different season.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Lululemon Active Backpack Buckle the chest strap in place and this backpack isn't going anywhere — not even while walking, jogging, and hiking.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Strap in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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