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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This right here comes with the addition of a longer, sweeter adjustable strap in addition to the usual handles.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Sep. 2024
For now, investors can strap in and enjoy the ride.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Then there’s the risk of losing blood flow while spending hours strapped in a harness.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
This year’s bag is white with the straps in Gucci’s signature red and green shade.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Sep. 2024
For now, investors can strap in and enjoy the ride.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Then there’s the risk of losing blood flow while spending hours strapped in a harness.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
This year’s bag is white with the straps in Gucci’s signature red and green shade.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Strap in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap%20in. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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