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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The new Carrera Chronograph is available with a blush or Prussian blue face, with coordinating straps in pale pink calfskin or navy alligator — a long way from midcentury modern minimalism, but a sign of our times for sure.
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New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
So strap in, because the ride could get awfully bumpy, with peaks and valleys abounding.
—Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The post showed a photo of a black hard shell suitcase placed on a first-class aisle seat and strapped in with a seat belt.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Endurance dune buggy racing requires Austin and a co-driver to be strapped in for anywhere from 13 to 15 hours, traversing through dirt, rock and brush at speeds as much as 82 miles per hour.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
So strap in, because the ride could get awfully bumpy, with peaks and valleys abounding.
—Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
The post showed a photo of a black hard shell suitcase placed on a first-class aisle seat and strapped in with a seat belt.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Endurance dune buggy racing requires Austin and a co-driver to be strapped in for anywhere from 13 to 15 hours, traversing through dirt, rock and brush at speeds as much as 82 miles per hour.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for strap in
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“Strap in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap%20in. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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